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2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

An indicator of farm financial health across the country, Chapter 12 bankruptcy provides farmers and ranchers with increased flexibility for paying off debt, and is used when all other options have been exhausted. AFBF Market Intel reports have long [Read More …]

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Health, Nutrition and Dairy’s Role in Wellness

February 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans to society, culture and history. It is also a time to reflect on health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Offers Partnership, Congratulations to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Confirmation as Health Secretary

February 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health [Read More …]

Understanding MAHA: A new three-part webinar series for IDFA members

February 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the “Make America Healthy Again” movement and promised to implement some of the MAHA agenda via federal [Read More …]

Good immune functions could enhance cow milk quality and health

February 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Better knowledge of mammary gland biology from new research helps improve livestock productivity and milk quality Researchers have identified various distinctive immune cells in cow’s milk, creating potential avenues for enhancing animal health and milk [Read More …]

3 ways the Trump administration could reinvest in rural America’s future, starting with health care

February 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Rural America faces many challenges that Congress and the federal government could help alleviate under the new Trump administration. Rural hospitals and their obstetrics wards have been closing at a rapid pace, leaving rural residents [Read More …]

Essential steps to safely transport heifers off-site

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Rearing replacement heifers requires a significant investment of money — the second largest expense on a dairy after feed — and time to develop them into productive cows. Many dairies are turning to off-site facilities [Read More …]

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Researchers develop a method to track dairy cows across a barn with multi-camera systems, improving accuracy As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming. [Read More …]

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Announces the Appointment of Joyce J. Lee to Its Board of Directors

January 27, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Board of Directors of Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC) today announced the appointment of Joyce J. Lee, MBA, as a Class II director of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. Lee will be an [Read More …]

Danone North America Offers $25,000 Grants for Gut Health Research

January 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Danone North America is excited to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant. In its 13th year, Danone will award two $25,000 grants to graduate students conducting research [Read More …]

Sign Up for the Lactating Dairy Cow Health Monitoring Program

December 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Along with this mandatory testing, the PA Dept. of Agriculture still strongly encourages dairy farms to sign up for the voluntary bulk tank surveillance program to detect HPAI on the farm at a faster rate. [Read More …]

Transition Cow Management, Health Goals for the Holidays, and Market Update

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature topics for keeping yourself, your herd and your business healthy [Read More …]

CowManager introduces Youngstock Monitor

December 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Optimizes rearing for future herd health and productivity CowManager, the trusted ear sensor monitoring system with more than 10 years of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management, is excited to launch Youngstock Monitor, a [Read More …]

WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals

December 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce [Read More …]

NMC Webinar Dec. 4: How to Use Parlor Data to Improve Labor Efficiency

December 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Mastitis Council has a webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 4. There is no cost to attend if you are not seeking CE credits. You’ll find more details below. Webinar Topic: Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health sponsored webinar highlights emerging calf technologies

November 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

“Top Calf Technologies that Excite Calf Specialists” headlines the Nov. 21 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Bethany Dado-Senn, Vita Plus Corporation calf and heifer technical specialist, will share her “Top 5” calf technologies during [Read More …]

Our Health, Our Responsibility: Making America Healthy Again

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As the Agriculture Commissioner of one of the country’s largest farming and ranching states, I am excited that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined President Trump, lending his powerful voice to the MAGA movement. For [Read More …]

Top 5 Technologies That Excite Calf Specialists

November 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. Central Time The Presenter is Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn, Calf and Heifer Technical Specialist, Vita Plus Corporation. While we commonly hear the mantra, “You can’t monitor what you [Read More …]

DCRC Webinar Explores Heat Stress, Gut Health and Their Impact on Animal Health

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

“Integrating our understanding of stress physiology” headlines the Dec. 6 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 1 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Erin Horst, Elanco Animal Health dairy technical specialist, will [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Unveils ALLFLEX® APR Series Handheld Readers

October 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A new family of handheld readers saves time and provides producers with more capabilities for advanced animal management Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a [Read More …]

Over 10,000 Hoosiers Covered with INFB Health Plans

October 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

(Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans announced it has more than 4,850 enrolled plans at the end of the third quarter, providing health coverage to more than 10,000 Hoosiers. “INFB Health Plans were created four years [Read More …]

PDP Herdsperson Conference: Ensuring Biosecurity, Animal Health at Every Stage of Life

October 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Program to feature leading researchers and farmers – in English and Spanish Successful dairy producers understand the importance of focusing on the longevity and profitability of each animal in their herd. The 2024 Herdsperson Conference presented by [Read More …]

Three-a-Day Dairy Important to a Healthy Life, National Medical Association Leader Says

October 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With the dietary guidelines for American Scientific Advisory Committee reviewing the science for the upcoming 2025 guidelines, better nutrition for diverse American communities is getting a lot of attention. Dr. Priscilla Mpasi, a Philadelphia physician [Read More …]

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NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Award honors members who foster excellence in udder health, milk quality The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened nominations for its Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award honors an NMC [Read More …]

Invest in Herd Health and Longevity at 2024 PDP Herdsperson Conference

October 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Biosecurity, transition-period health, producer panels on tap for Oct. 29, 30 series Maximizing a cow’s health and performance throughout her productive life is critically important to a dairy farm’s productivity and profitability. Ensuring that every [Read More …]

Focus on Manure Application Safety, Health Tips and Digital Dermatitis

October 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide important information for the safety and health of [Read More …]

Top Health and Wellness Trends in Dairy Products for 2024

October 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Revolutionizing Dairy with Health and Wellness Innovations As we step into 2024, the dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a surge in health and wellness trends. Dairy products are no longer just [Read More …]

PDP Calf Care Connection Set for October 15, 16 with Focus on Biosecurity, Health Challenges

September 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

All workshop sessions to include simultaneous Spanish translation Two one-day workshops will boost the knowledge and confidence of your entire calf care team. The 2024 Calf Care Connection® workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) [Read More …]

Soil Health, Robotic Milking Systems and Market News

September 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will dive into topics to improve land, operations and bottom line [Read More …]

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K-PRON® The Most Effective Potassium Source For Dairy Cows

September 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

K-pron®, our potassium carbonate supplement for dairy cows, has a rumen-buffering effect supporting microbial activity and fermentation. DAIRY COWS NEED POTASSIUM FOR OPTIMUM MILK YIELD AND HEALTH At the onset of lactation, a cow’s need [Read More …]

2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Health, Nutrition and Dairy’s Role in Wellness

U.S. Dairy Offers Partnership, Congratulations to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Confirmation as Health Secretary

Understanding MAHA: A new three-part webinar series for IDFA members

Good immune functions could enhance cow milk quality and health

3 ways the Trump administration could reinvest in rural America’s future, starting with health care

Essential steps to safely transport heifers off-site

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Announces the Appointment of Joyce J. Lee to Its Board of Directors

Danone North America Offers $25,000 Grants for Gut Health Research

Sign Up for the Lactating Dairy Cow Health Monitoring Program

Transition Cow Management, Health Goals for the Holidays, and Market Update

CowManager introduces Youngstock Monitor

WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals

NMC Webinar Dec. 4: How to Use Parlor Data to Improve Labor Efficiency

Merck Animal Health sponsored webinar highlights emerging calf technologies

Our Health, Our Responsibility: Making America Healthy Again

Top 5 Technologies That Excite Calf Specialists

DCRC Webinar Explores Heat Stress, Gut Health and Their Impact on Animal Health

Merck Animal Health Unveils ALLFLEX® APR Series Handheld Readers

Over 10,000 Hoosiers Covered with INFB Health Plans

PDP Herdsperson Conference: Ensuring Biosecurity, Animal Health at Every Stage of Life

Three-a-Day Dairy Important to a Healthy Life, National Medical Association Leader Says

NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations

Invest in Herd Health and Longevity at 2024 PDP Herdsperson Conference

Focus on Manure Application Safety, Health Tips and Digital Dermatitis

Top Health and Wellness Trends in Dairy Products for 2024

PDP Calf Care Connection Set for October 15, 16 with Focus on Biosecurity, Health Challenges

Soil Health, Robotic Milking Systems and Market News

K-PRON® The Most Effective Potassium Source For Dairy Cows

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage