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Tile Drainage on Farms – Managing for Water Quality and Soil Health

March 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

April 18, 2023 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hybrid Event In-person at Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District (Auburn, NY) Online via Zoom Tile drainage – why do farmers utilize this practice and what [Read More …]

Calving Distribution Affects Herd Health

March 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Preparing for calving season is always a busy time of year. Depending on the time of year cows start calving will determine what type of preparations and facilities are needed. Nonetheless, cows calving within [Read More …]

Wisconsin Prioritizes Animal Health in Federal Policy Discussions

February 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) 2023 Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. While there, he proposed [Read More …]

Dairy retail trends, mental health, market update

February 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinars provide opportunities for farmers to interact with industry experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature a big-picture review of economic, retail and consumer trends in the dairy [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Challenges Attendees to Take Fresh Approach to Health and Mindset

February 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy’s premier educational event features more than 60 sessions, trade show, networking Successful dairy producers recognize the cows take priority on dairy farms. However, minding one’s own physical and mental health is increasingly critical in [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces Results of Consumer Transparency Research Study

February 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DNA TRACEBACK® technology platform provides a transparency solution by verifying the origin of animal protein sources Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., [Read More …]

How Sanitation and Biosecurity Measures Affect Calf Health

January 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

February 1, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Raising healthy calves is a critical part of any dairy operation. The future of a herd is dependent on the calves of today. Ensuring those [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

January 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to welcome credentialed members of the media to register free of charge for Dairy Forum 2023 in Orlando, Fla. The nation’s preeminent conference for dairy business executives [Read More …]

PDPW Highlight’s Social Housing for Calves, Insurance Coverage and Health Goals

January 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Signal® features interactive discussions with experts to advance dairy farms and farmers This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide resources to ensure the New Year is off [Read More …]

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

January 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Protecting the American Agriculture System for 20 Years NAHLN is a network of federal, state and university-associated veterinary diagnostic laboratories that provides ongoing disease surveillance; responds quickly to disease events; communicates diagnostic outcomes to decision [Read More …]

2022 DairyBusiness Top 10 – Number 2

December 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

#2 in November Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth The triumphs of tomorrow start with good beginnings. How successful your milking herd is in the future begins with the health of calves being born today. [Read More …]

USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

December 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is [Read More …]

Journal of School Health Publishes Lessons Learned by Dairy Council of California During Pandemic

December 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, was recently published in the esteemed Journal of School Health. The article, titled “Collaborative Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security and Education: Lessons Learned During [Read More …]

Farmers share lessons and outcomes in soil health

December 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

AFT releases new case study and video from Genesee River Demonstration Farms Network At American Farmland Trust, we know that farmers often learn best from other farmers, sharing lessons from their own operations, and tackling [Read More …]

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NMC webinar to offer ways to improve udder health

December 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Presentation will focus on milking event insights and teat scoring National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) Jan. 5 webinar, led by Cornell University’s Paul Virkler, features “What Can You Learn From Teat Scoring On Your Dairy?” This [Read More …]

Mastitis-Causing Pathogens and How They Get on Your Farm

December 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Mastitis is one of the most prevalent health issues in the dairy industry today. Milk yield, milk quality, and animal welfare are all areas of concern when a cow has mastitis. Mastitis is an [Read More …]

It’s National Diabetes Day, and U.S. Plans Will Lead to…More Diabetes

November 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Administration Seeks to Expand a Nutrition Policy that Allows Donuts and Nachos President Biden recently issued a proclamation for National Diabetes Month, which follows upon his historic White House Conference last month, on Hunger, Nutrition & Health. [Read More …]

Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth

November 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The triumphs of tomorrow start with good beginnings. How successful your milking herd is in the future begins with the health of calves being born today. By providing proper nutrition and management, you can get [Read More …]

Vaccine Timing Impacts Colostrum Production

November 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The old colostrum standards failed any colostrum with a Brix refractometer score of less than 24. That means that medium quality colostrum (Brix score of 18 to 24) was discarded. This colostrum can be [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

October 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to announce that credentialed members of the media are now welcome to register free of charge for Dairy Forum 2023 in Orlando, Fla. The nation’s preeminent conference [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Introduces ORBENIN-DC™ in Convenient Pails

October 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Merck Animal Health announces that ORBENIN-DC™ (cloxacillin benzathine intramammary infusion) dry cow treatment is now available in convenient 144-syringe pails. ORBENIN-DC effectively targets Gram-positive bacteria at dry-off with zero milk withhold post-calving. “Dairy producers have long [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health introduces New Mobile App for Allflex DataFlow™ II System

October 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Deliver Real-time Cow Monitoring Data from Anywhere. Additional Allflex monitoring system enhancements simplify technology use Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Launches Dry Cow Care DAIRY CARE365® Training Module

October 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New lessons cover proper management practices throughout the dry period Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA [Read More …]

Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), issued the following statement regarding today’s White House Conference on Hunger Nutrition and Health: “I would like to thank the White House for [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Awards 18 Future Bovine Veterinarians with $90,000 in Scholarships

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine [Read More …]

Seventeen Food Industry Groups Issue Report Underscoring Priorities and Recommendations

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health As representatives of growers, manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants in the food industry, we fully support the goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Joe Klopfenstein as Mentor of the Year

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Klopfenstein recognized at the 2022 American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

Amino acid supplement key to dairy cow reproductive health

September 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Rumen-protected lysine can improve uterine health in dairy cows Lysine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, helping boost milk production when added to the diet at adequate levels. But could lysine benefit cows [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week

September 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Theme of this year’s observation is, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future” Wisconsin’s Governor has issued his proclamation for “Wisconsin Farm Safety and Health Week,” a tradition started a few years ago to parallel National Farm Safety and [Read More …]

NIAA to host 12th Annual Antibiotic Symposium in Alexandria, Va.

September 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal, human and environmental health leaders will explore opportunities for collaboration The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 12th Annual Antibiotic Symposium in Alexandria, Virginia from November 1-3, 2022. This year’s theme for [Read More …]

Tile Drainage on Farms – Managing for Water Quality and Soil Health

Calving Distribution Affects Herd Health

Wisconsin Prioritizes Animal Health in Federal Policy Discussions

Dairy retail trends, mental health, market update

PDPW Business Conference Challenges Attendees to Take Fresh Approach to Health and Mindset

Merck Animal Health Announces Results of Consumer Transparency Research Study

How Sanitation and Biosecurity Measures Affect Calf Health

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

2022 DairyBusiness Top 10 – Number 2

USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

Journal of School Health Publishes Lessons Learned by Dairy Council of California During Pandemic

Farmers share lessons and outcomes in soil health

NMC webinar to offer ways to improve udder health

Mastitis-Causing Pathogens and How They Get on Your Farm

It’s National Diabetes Day, and U.S. Plans Will Lead to…More Diabetes

Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth

Vaccine Timing Impacts Colostrum Production

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

Merck Animal Health Introduces ORBENIN-DC™ in Convenient Pails

Merck Animal Health introduces New Mobile App for Allflex DataFlow™ II System

Merck Animal Health Launches Dry Cow Care DAIRY CARE365® Training Module

Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

Merck Animal Health Awards 18 Future Bovine Veterinarians with $90,000 in Scholarships

Seventeen Food Industry Groups Issue Report Underscoring Priorities and Recommendations

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Joe Klopfenstein as Mentor of the Year

Amino acid supplement key to dairy cow reproductive health

Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week

NIAA to host 12th Annual Antibiotic Symposium in Alexandria, Va.

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest