Innovation is something Kyle Marshall, owner of Cedar Cross Ranch, has grown accustomed to since he began in the cattle business nearly 12 years ago.

Innoquest Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sensors and measurement instruments, has released the SpotOn Temp Probe, which was created for large agricultural and commercial operations that require accurate, quick temperature measurements of hay bales; compost, forage and mulch piles; stored grain; and soil.

Transition from dry pregnant stage to freshening and onset of lactation causes tremendous stress in dairy cows. Cows need significantly more calcium while lactating as compared to the last stages of gestation. Colostrum and milk are loaded with calcium, and fresh cows must be able to adjust to this sudden calcium drain to maintain health and productivity. This is particularly critical for a cow’s second lactation and greater. Low blood calcium can lead to milk fever.