Onboarding a new activity monitoring system is not simply flipping a switch. In fact, the process starts well before purchase.

This year, the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania has worked to plant seeds of knowledge and inspiration for students of all ages. For older students who may have grown up on dairy farms or have an initial interest in agriculture, we help them forge their own career paths and begin fostering their legacies in the industry. 

One very important management practice that may be the least expensive with the greatest potential return is proper feedbunk management.

In feed analysis, we often simply look at water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC) and ethanol-soluble carbohydrates (ESC) to evaluate sugar content. Within these categories there are multiple carbohydrates and types of sugars, just like there are many different types of nails or screws.

There are many clichés to represent the need for the right tool to do the job. Perhaps the best one that both relates to the subject at hand, as well as in a practical application, is “don’t bring a water pistol to fight a fire.”

The spread of bovine leukemia virus (BLV) could seriously impede the sustainability of cattle industries and encourage the growth of alternative methods of producing dietary protein other than milk and meat.