Progressive Dairy
Calves are exposed to multiple pathogens, but whether they get sick depends on how much pathogen a calf is exposed to and how their immune system responds.
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How to prevent and manage liver abscesses in beef-on-dairy cattle
Understanding the differences in composition and nutritional needs in beef-on-dairy animals can aid in production.
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Dairy risk management calendar: November 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Planning for success: Team dynamics and herd management
Prioritize both animal and human welfare to retain great teammates and maintain a high-quality, safe and efficient production facility.
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KPI alphabet soup: Defining acronyms of high-performance dairies
Four KPIs that have considerable impact on dairy productivity and profitability are income over feed cost, dollars per pound of dry matter, energy-corrected milk efficiency and money-corrected milk.
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Weekly Digest: Proposal elevates USDA organic dairy programs, data collection
September U.S. dairy cull cow marketing slowed to a 15-month low.
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September milk production lower as cow numbers decline
The U.S. dairy herd is the smallest since January 2022, pulling year-over-year milk production down for a third straight month.
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Managing and feeding haylages with butyric acid fermentations
Anticipating butyric acid fermentation can help producers address silage quality issues and performance setbacks before their bottom line is affected.
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