Dairy producers and nutrition consultants alike understand the importance of a well-managed nutritional program during the transition period for the health and productivity of their herd.

As the dairy industry evolves and new strategies are required to improve herd performance, management, and sustainability measures, a potential approach to improve reproductive efficiency, optimize herd management practices, and increase profitability is Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM).

Good business decision-making in dairy farming depends on the availability of high quality and current data about the profitability of the business production unit: the cow.

The burden and challenges of cow health monitoring is growing as qualified personnel becomes scarce, labor costs rise, and herd sizes increase. Minimizing disruption of cow routines is also important to support improved performance.

I know. I know. You just received our magazine with a nativity scene on the cover, and you’re probably thinking, “The Christmas issue, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet!”

One of the consequences of marrying someone from a different culture and then living in a third country is that our Christmas plans vary wildly from year to year. Last year, we spent Christmas with my wife’s family in her birthplace of Taranto, in the heel of the Italian boot.