Progressive Dairy
Impacts of heat stress on dairy cows extend beyond immediate milk production. Maternal heat stress in utero affects fetal development, leading to compromised growth, immune function and long-term productivity in offspring.
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3 steps to help employees be happier at work
Measuring success for each job, identifying who or what benefits from a job well done and getting to know team members on a personal level can improve workplace morale and employee satisfaction.
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May 2024 FMMO uniform prices linked to Class III price bounce
High Class I marketing areas again feel "average-of" formula pressure
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Rethinking the dry period by shortening or eliminating
Adjusting the dry period length can improve dairy cow health.
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Don't let poor fertility and pregnancy losses impact the proportion of multiparous cows in your herd
Culling multiparous cows could be negatively influencing overall production. Managing fertility can correct this problem.
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Setting the next generation up for success
An overview of how confidence and self-esteem can make someone a better leader on the farm and elsewhere, as well as the negative impacts of low self-esteem on a family business.
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USDA outlook sees little change in 2024-25 milk production
Milk production forecasts for both 2024 and 2025 are unchanged from last month with slight adjustments to cow inventories offset by slower growth in milk output per cow.
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