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Preparing heifers to travel

Raising replacement heifers off-site is popular; however, it comes with various challenges. Producers should consider this and set animals up for success by providing things like electrolytes, good nutrition, supplements and taking trip length and weather into account.
November 23, 2022
Sarah Stocks

Custom calf ranches and heifer growers are becoming more common as dairy farmers look to alleviate pressure with feed and labor. According to the 2014 NAHMS, approximately 35% of heifers in the U.S. are raised at locations off the farm where they were born.


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Leading the Way: Herdsmanship – key to looking and showing your best

Showing dairy cattle isn't just about what happens in the ring. Showing off your animals the entirety of the show is an important part of marketing your genetics to potential buyers.
November 23, 2022
Katie Coyne

We often hear youth talk about showmanship as their favorite part of a show because that outcome is determined by how hard they work, not on the conformation of the calf.


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Could we eradicate mastitis?

The most effective mastitis control programs rely on prevention rather than treatment – focus on blocking the initial infection and protect your herd's health throughout all lactations.
November 22, 2022
Mike Allerding

Imagine a world without mastitis. It’s easy if you try. No costly treatments or increased risk of mortality, no reduced milk yields, no $2 billion economic loss in the industry.


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Dairy risk management calendar: December 2022

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
November 22, 2022
Dave Natzke

Dairy markets have fluctuated in recent weeks. With the calendar turning to December, a couple of dairy risk management deadlines are approaching quickly.


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October U.S. milk production up 1.2%

Slow growth in cow numbers and moderate increase in milk per cow boosts overall production.
November 22, 2022
Dave Natzke

The number of milk cows on U.S. farms was estimated at 9.42 million head in October, 31,000 head more than October 2021 and 1,000 head more than September 2022.


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Agricultural loan interest rates continue to rise

Based on quarterly lender surveys in major agricultural Federal Reserve districts, interest rates on all agricultural loans rose in the third quarter of 2022.
November 15, 2022
Dave Natzke

Critics are increasing their calls for the Fed to stop raising interest rates, warning that higher interest rates and continuing inflation negatively impact farmers on several fronts.


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