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Selecting for and improving cow longevity
Keeping productive cows in your herd as long as possible is a key component of long-term ranch profitability. Here are a few management factors that contribute to your cows’ longevity.
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Wildfire smoke exposure, potential consequences and how to help affected cattle
Recent research confirms that smoke exposure can lead to decreased feed intake and metabolic performance in cattle. When possible, stressful activities like vaccination and transport should be avoided in times of wildfire pressure.
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Strategic supplementation to improve grazing distribution
Carefully planned placement of protein and mineral supplements can effectively incentivize cattle to graze diverse landscapes in a way that utilizes more of the natural resources and enhances the land for future use.
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Robots vs. rotaries: Employee engagement improvements among the highlights for Edaleen Dairy, Wilsonview Dairy
Two dairies considered various options when upgrading their milking parlors. Labor improvements was a driving factor in their selection process.
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Economically utilizing virtual fence for strategic natural resource management
Producers still have a lot of questions about how feasible virtual fencing is on their operations. Ongoing research in the West seeks to demonstrate how the technology can help with labor and natural resource management.
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Understanding lactation and cow efficiency
Milk production is a big focus in the industry, but selecting for that trait may not always equate directly to cow efficiency.
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