Progressive Dairy
Calves can vote too: Preferences for hutch ventilation during summer
Study shows that by 6 weeks old, calves show a significant preference for ventilated hutches, and ventilated hutches can help reduce heat stress. Additionally, pair-housed calves spent 80% of their time together.
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Bedding type considerations for cow health and comfort
Bedding type is a crucial component of cow comfort. Encouraging cows to spend more time lying and chewing their cud is the ultimate goal, but accomplishing that end has a plethora of considerations.
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Heifers and long-day lighting: What we know so far
Long-day lighting recommendations for heifers are the same as lactating cows: 16-18 hours of light and 6-8 hours of darkness in the barn.
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April FMMO milk class prices mixed as protein value tumbles
April 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on May 11-14.
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The hidden enemy: How oxidative stress impacts dairy calves and what you can do
Awareness of how common calf management practices can induce oxidative stress is the first step in managing for it.
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