At some point in our lives, someone has reminded us to choose our words wisely. Every single one of us has probably said something we wish we could take back. I know I have.

Genetic gains in the Canadian dairy industry have been advancing at an unprecedented rate since the introduction of genomics in August 2009, when the first genomic evaluations were published in Canada.

Completing workplace inspections is a requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The employee health and safety representative is responsible for completing a workplace inspection every month, and the manager must examine the results of the inspection and take action to correct any unsafe conditions.

Methionine (Met) has been recognized as the limiting or co-limiting amino acid for milk production for many years. More recently, there has been a lot of interest in the benefits of supplementing methionine to transition cows as well.

Conference planning is ongoing, but there will be something for all Kansas forage and livestock producers.

The XXV International Grassland Congress (IGC) will be held May 14-19, 2023, in Covington, Kentucky. The congress will gather forage and grassland scientists, students, extension, industry and producers from around the world to share their research results and their experiences.

Rock River Laboratory Inc. announced the opening of Rock River Laboratory – Texas, a licensed local associate laboratory. Based in Edmonson, Texas, the new lab will provide animal nutrition analysis and support services.

In September, Dr. Gordon Atkins was awarded the “Mentor of the Year” award by Merck Animal Health and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP). The award is given to individuals working in bovine medicine who have shown a continued commitment towards aiding and educating those interested in pursuing a career in bovine veterinary medicine.

We often take vaccination for granted and think it’s just something we have to do, but we don’t necessarily stop to think about what we are trying to achieve. By vaccinating your cows, you want to keep your herd healthy by preventing some infectious diseases, as well as ensuring productivity and profitability.