AB Neo (a division of AB Agri Ltd.) has introduced two new items, OptiPartum-C and Axcelera-C, to its product lineup.

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) will be hosting its 2015 industry meeting on Sept. 29 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center in Middleton, Wisconsin. Dairy farmers and representatives from all sectors of the dairy breeding industry are welcome to attend in connection with the World Dairy Expo activities.

ABS Global has introduced a new genetic selection tool to global dairy farmers – TransitionRight Genetics. This technology will help to resolve the age-old struggles of how to prevent and react to health issues that arise during the transition cow period.

Most Progressive Forage Grower readers managed to have at least one successful hay harvest despite the weather this spring and summer.

Kevin Erb, a conservation professional training coordinator with the University of Wisconsin Extension, directed a simulated manure spill during the 2015 North American Manure Expo, held recently in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Reducing stress at weaning can help protect calves against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and set them up for success in the feedlot. Calves are especially vulnerable and immune compromised when weaning-related stressors – namely separation from the cow, vaccination, shipping, commingling and nutritional changes – all happen within a short timeframe. Here are five weaning management suggestions to prepare calves nutritionally and immunologically to face these challenges.

It’s hard to imagine winter is coming when fall is just beginning. However, preparing for the winter survival of your alfalfa stand begins now. Your late summer and fall alfalfa management strategy can have a large impact on spring regrowth and next year’s yield potential.

The American Dairy Coalition is making headway on federal policy that will create a reliable, 12-month dairy workforce.