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Running out of time: U.S. must become a global dairy supplier

March 22, 2010

This article was #13 in PDmag's Top 25 most-well read articles in 2010. Summary: During his February 2010 trip to the Middle East, Editor Walt Cooley learned a great deal about the global dairy market. He shared with Progressive Dairyman readers why it was so important for the U.S. to export dairy products, particularly to the Middle East. Because this article was so popular, we asked a follow-up question to Alan Levitt, a dairy marketing analyst:

Dairy and livestock air emission and odor study completed

March 22, 2010

A recently completed study by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Natural Resources has increased the understanding of air emissions and odors on larger-sized livestock farms, and lays the groundwork for future studies in this important area, officials say.

What factors have the greatest impact on your dairy cows’ nutrient requirements?

March 22, 2010

Lactating dairy cows are high-performance animals and, as such, they require a tremendous amount of nutrients. These nutrients are required to support basic life functions, known as maintenance, as well as the production of milk. These basic life functions or maintenance include maintaining a cow’s body temperature, physical activity, and nutrients needed for essential metabolic processes used within cells and tissues.

Livestock producers face safety hazards when manure pumping

March 22, 2010

News reports have surfaced detailing flash fires and explosions in livestock buildings while liquid pit manure was being agitated and pumped. For this reason, Extension staff are urging caution when agitating and pumping manure from pits beneath buildings.

Too much of a good thing

March 22, 2010

If a little is good, then more must be better, right? Not always, and especially not when it comes to feeding your animals. This article describes a basic concept of feed management, and why you might want to take a closer look at the practice on your dairy. Overfeeding nutrients results in higher feed costs and potentially negative consequences for your animals and the environment.

Animal care and well-being: Perceptions and reality

March 22, 2010

Animal agriculture and farming “as usual” is increasingly coming under evaluation. This evaluation may be in the form of financial experts seeking to improve the sustainability/profitability of the agriculture enterprises.

Nutritional management of the dry cow

March 22, 2010

The dry period is as important to the life of a cow as any period during lactation. Proper management and nutrition while dry is crucial for obtaining maximum milk production in the following lactation. The transition from lactating to dry and dry to lactating is marked by significant physical and metabolic stresses.

Minerals: Small amounts, major impact

March 22, 2010

Minerals comprise a small percentage of the diet, but can have huge consequences if supplements are removed or are supplied at inadequate levels in the ration. The major minerals, macrominerals, required by the cow include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine and sulfur. Microminerals, minerals required in smaller quantities, include iodine, iron, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc and selenium.

Is proper cleaning possible?

March 22, 2010

In order to do a good job of cleaning, we calf raisers have to learn how to do each step properly. In addition to knowing how to do the job, what else is needed? Proper water, chemicals and supplies! Water First, adequate water is a must. When too little water is available, we are tempted to skip steps. We fail to rinse equipment before washing. We fail to do an acid rinse after washing.

Genetic indexes: Improvements to aid your sire selection

March 22, 2010

There were many changes in the dairy industry in the last five years, and adjustments to genetic bases and net merit indexes are definitely warranted. By utilizing these modifications, improvements to individual herd’s genetic potential, as well as more balanced, profitable cows will continue to improve and become the future of our dairy operations.

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Running out of time: U.S. must become a global dairy supplier

Dairy and livestock air emission and odor study completed

What factors have the greatest impact on your dairy cows’ nutrient requirements?

Livestock producers face safety hazards when manure pumping

Too much of a good thing

Animal care and well-being: Perceptions and reality

Nutritional management of the dry cow

Minerals: Small amounts, major impact

Is proper cleaning possible?

Genetic indexes: Improvements to aid your sire selection

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