Three dairy veterinarians shared their experiences working with automated milking systems and offered some valuable pieces of advice to dairy farmers during the Lely North America FMS Conference held in Fair Oaks, Indiana, in May.

Healthy cattle require nutrient-rich pastureland on which to graze. Forage health is directly related to soil health. With these relationships in mind, it makes sense for soil management best practices to be in place at your operation. AgAmerica Lending recently explored a few of the top techniques and how they can increase soil fertility and quality, improving and sustaining the overall health of your cattle. Many farmers are turning to methods like soil remineralization and rotational grazing as ways to reduce the impact of livestock on soil while also improving its quality.

Current and expected fed cattle prices have declined by approximately $10 per hundredweight (cwt) over the past five weeks. This decline has eroded the projected profitability for feedlots through the rest of 2017.

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is excited to announce the release of Zoetis’ HD50K/i50K Version 2 genomic test along with the release of the Fall 2017 EPDs. Representing a recalibration of Zoetis’ original genomic test, Version 2 provides Red Angus breeders with a significant improvement in genetic prediction accuracy.

The slip clutch is probably the most cursed component on a piece of equipment, and every operator has encountered it at some point.

The impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas dairy industry should be minimal. However, dairy producers feeding cottonseed could likely see short-term impacts on availability and price, according to marketers contacted by Progressive Dairyman.