Golden Calf Company introduces new colostrum pasteurizerThe newest colostrum pasteurizer will be launching at World Dairy Expo. With built-in smart technology, this pasteurizer will text its users to announce that a cycle is complete, ensuring that the next steps of feeding or storing colostrum are taken immediately.

Fritsch introduces Power Bedding GroomerNew from Fritsch, the Power Bedding Groomer is designed to groom cattle freestalls using deep bedding. After a single pass, it breaks up hard, compressed chunks of alternative and lime bedding.

Bolifor MGP+ and Bolifor Mag33 magnesium supplementsYara Animal Nutrition is introducing two new magnesium supplements to the North American feed market.

Portable manure separator ideal for concentrated operationsThe Plug and Play Portable Manure Separator by Bauer North America is a space-saving option for farms with high animal density but limited distribution area.

Evolution X1 increases milking speed without increasing vacuum levelsEvolution X1 by Conewango combines gentle, low vacuum with high-milking-speed design. This liner is ideal for dairy producers who want a higher-capacity liner with faster milkout.

One of the unique disadvantages for the U.S. dairy industry in international dairy markets is the standard for milk quality. The specific standard allowed for somatic cell count (SCC) is a barrier for U.S. dairy sales to some countries and a marketing disadvantage in others.

High-quality milk is the ultimate goal of any dairy operation. Normal milk from high-producing cows is composed of water, fat, protein, sugars, minerals and other additional trace components. The quality of milk is still determined on the farm, and milkers have an important job in protecting the udder from infections and maintaining milk quality.

Jessica Scillieri Smith grew up wanting to become a veterinarian so badly she was determined to get into any vet school right out of high school. A friend recommended she apply to the University of Vermont because of their joint program with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Every dairy farmer knows that high-quality, pleasant-tasting milk can’t come from unhealthy cows. Keeping cows healthy is the first, best step toward milk with a sweet, clean taste. Having healthy cows with low somatic cell counts goes a long way to avoiding milk with a foul aftertaste, off-flavors or unpleasant odors.

From 25 milliliters of teat dip to 12 milliliters. From two manual positions to one. These are the improvements VDS Farms in Fulton, Michigan, made after installing pre- and post-milking robots in their 40-stall rotary last fall, according to parlor manager Stijn Brebels.