Progressive Dairy
Paying close attention to cows’ behavioral patterns and keeping track of cows that had mastitis are ways to find cows in the early stages of lameness.
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Third dairy farmworker diagnosed with H5N1; more herd status testing options available
The USDA received an additional $824 million in emergency funding and announced a pilot program to offer bulk milk testing prior to interstate animal movement.
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Are ‘mid-lactation milk fevers' a misnomer?
Producers are encouraged to work with their management team to identify risk factors that may lead to this mid-lactation down cow syndrome.
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April DMC margin is $9.60 per cwt
The feed market was strong in April, but milk prices held on to end the month with a $9.60 per hundredweight (cwt) income over feed cost margin. This is the second time in 2024 that indemnity payments are not triggered through the Dairy Margin Coverage program.
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Clean, consistent feed can improve cow resilience
A central focus of feed hygiene is reducing the levels of pathogens that can enter the cow and disrupt rumen function and hindgut health.
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