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Flies are just as annoying to cows as they are to people. But two types of flies cause actual discomfort for cows – stable and biting flies. Both of these flies bite and draw blood. Here are some tips for recognizing and controlling them.
Why is cow cooling important?
Cooling dairy cows is important for several reasons. Cows enjoy temperatures in the range of about 40°F to 68°F. At temperatures above this range, cows use more energy to get rid of the excess heat. To get this additional energy, the cow must either eat more feed, use less energy for milk production or reproduction or convert body fat reserves to energy.
Graduate of Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wisconsin
Sales and Service Intern with Accelerated Genetics
Based in south central Wisconsin
Background
Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree?I graduated with an associate's degree in dairy science.
Novus International, Inc. announced that Thad Simons, president and CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Bioscience Award in the Central Midwest region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. An independent panel of judges selected Simons and the award was presented at a gala event at the Overland Park Sheraton on June 2, 2010.
Don E. Hale, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 28. Hale was a farmer in Blackfoot, Idaho, and a lifetime advocate of agricultural and water issues. In 1995, he served as the founding president of the Idaho Hay and Forage Association and welcomed all growers, no matter the size of their operation, into the membership.
