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Adding fungal enzymes to dairy cow rations boosts milk output, quality

September 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

PSU researchers studied effects feed additives might improve milk production, cow health Supplementing the feed of dairy cattle with enzymes from two funguses simultaneously has a positive effect on the animals’ lactational performance, according to Penn State [Read More …]

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NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominees

September 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

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

Pan European Study Presented at World Buiatrics Congress Indicates Bovine Coronavirus

September 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

BCoV) is Highly Prevalent on European Dairy Farms Preliminary results of field study found 73% of farms tested positive for BCoV in the respiratory pathway BCoV associated with increased risk for Bovine Respiratory Disease [Read More …]

Support Calf Health with Multimin® 90

August 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Calves form the future of any operation. They provide future replacement animals in the herd and a viable source of income for those that are sold. The picturesque baby that graces the pages of magazines and [Read More …]

Incentives Work! Statement from IDFA on Recommendations Related to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

August 26, 2022 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 on the report released yesterday by the Task Force Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, [Read More …]

Transition milk improves health in neonatal calves

August 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines benefits of transition milk for neonatal Holstein calves Feeding calves transition milk instead of milk replacer in the first days of life stimulates intestinal development and [Read More …]

Elanco Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Highlighting Progress on Healthy Purpose™ Goals

August 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Report Aligned with Leading Sustainability Frameworks and Elanco’s Healthy Purpose™ Sustainability Approach Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report “Changing The World One Animal at a Time” highlighting [Read More …]

WEBINAR Demand Grows: How Biodiesel Can Fuel Food Sustainability

August 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1 to 1:45 p.m. CT From The Center for Food Integrity and the United Soybean Board Register FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR HEALTH The food industry is under increasing pressure to [Read More …]

Using satellites to measure pasture health

August 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Planet and Organic Valley complete pilot, expand collaboration across cooperative Planet is happy to announce they have completed a successful pilot program with Organic Valley, a national organic food brand and independent cooperative of small [Read More …]

NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars

August 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars Four new sires joined Select Sires’ NxGEN® program in August. The group excels in health and wellness traits and each sire qualifies for Select Sires’ [Read More …]

Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health

August 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The farmer-owner board of directors, sire committees and sire department at Select Sires Inc. recognize the immense value of healthier, longer-living cows. Whether producers need to lower their herd turnover rate to account for [Read More …]

Grain storage hazards the focus of Ag Progress Days farm safety demonstrations

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Free health screenings, pesticide safety trainings also available Visitors to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 9-11, can learn about the hazards of flowing grain in confined-space grain storages and [Read More …]

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How producing more with less will drive the future of agriculture

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers are turning to technology to reach their goals, says Association of Equipment Manufacturers A number of key drivers poised to impact the future of agriculture are taking shape, and American farmers are already feeling the pressure. [Read More …]

NMPF, allied groups tell White House: Prioritize food access

July 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) led eleven national agricultural, anti-hunger, nutrition and medical groups today in a virtual listening session urging the White House to place a high priority on access to affordable, diverse [Read More …]

Mycotoxins in Feed… Now What?

July 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Testing for mycotoxins is commonplace on many dairy farms. It may be performed as a proactive strategy like testing the new crop every year. Or it may be brought about due to visual changes in [Read More …]

Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health

June 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines effects of wildfire smoke on dairy cattle, including reduced milk production Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades [Read More …]

Agribusiness course joins cattle industry, animal health officials

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Focus is agribusiness operational concerns, business continuity related to animal disease outbreaks A new Texas A&M AgriLife course hosted by the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases, IIAD, is providing executive-level state animal health officials, SAHOs, with important insights [Read More …]

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

June 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The imminent summer season means the animals in your care will be at risk of suffering from heat stress. Heat stress can negatively affect the productivity and health of dairy cattle by impacting dry matter [Read More …]

NEW: Detect disease severity earliest possible!

June 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

smaXtec makes managing cow health easier and more efficient Avoiding the onset of serious diseases effectively and earliest possible is key to a healthier herd and to less antibiotics use in modern dairy farming. [Read More …]

Working Together on Mental Health

May 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been highlighting the importance of taking care of yourself. Mental health is central to our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of [Read More …]

Promoting Dairy to Health Professionals

May 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

From Greek yogurt to lactose-free milk, dairy foods can help give you the nutrients you need to keep your body going strong. Eating three daily servings of low fat or fat free milk, yogurt [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces AROVYN™ Is Available

May 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A new prescription antibiotic option for BRD, pinkeye and foot rot Merck Animal Health announces that AROVYN™ (tulathromycin injection) is now available to veterinarians prescribing tulathromycin, which is used to control and treat bovine [Read More …]

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again

May 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

With FDA guidance expected on the proper labeling of plant-based milk alternatives sometime this summer, it’s worth noting – even if seemingly for the millionth time – that this isn’t a tough call, no matter [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features GI tract health

May 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This free, one-hour DCHA webinar will start at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time) on May 19 “Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in Cattle: Causes and Consequences” headlines the next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features GI tract health

May 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in Cattle: Causes and Consequences” headlines the next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Sara Kvidera, an Elanco Animal Health dairy technical consultant, will lead the free, one-hour DCHA webinar that [Read More …]

Adding fungal enzymes to dairy cow rations boosts milk output, quality

NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominees

Pan European Study Presented at World Buiatrics Congress Indicates Bovine Coronavirus

Support Calf Health with Multimin® 90

Incentives Work! Statement from IDFA on Recommendations Related to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Transition milk improves health in neonatal calves

WEBINAR Demand Grows: How Biodiesel Can Fuel Food Sustainability

Using satellites to measure pasture health

NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars

Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health

Grain storage hazards the focus of Ag Progress Days farm safety demonstrations

How producing more with less will drive the future of agriculture

NMPF, allied groups tell White House: Prioritize food access

Mycotoxins in Feed… Now What?

Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health

Agribusiness course joins cattle industry, animal health officials

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

NEW: Detect disease severity earliest possible!

Working Together on Mental Health

Promoting Dairy to Health Professionals

Merck Animal Health Announces AROVYN™ Is Available

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again

DCHA webinar features GI tract health

DCHA webinar features GI tract health

Consider the cost: Deciding when to re-treat for BRD

NMPF looks forward to White House conference on nutrition, emphasizes dairy’s role

Canola Meal and Gut Health in Dairy Calves

New Select Sires’ graduates emphasize health traits for daughter longevity

Hearing for Proposed Adoption of Animal Health Regulation

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