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Biosecurity on your farm

July 19, 2021
Keith Ortiz
With the recent pandemic paralyzing the world economy and affecting the majority of households, the threat of disease in the dairy industry has large potential in regard to animal housing.
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Long-term planning: How to develop a dairy farmstead master plan

January 9, 2021
David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta
In urban planning, cities have a master plan to develop their land use for decades ahead. Certain areas are reserved for housing, industry, parks and shopping areas. New roads are located before they are built.
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Is your new barn working for you?

December 11, 2020
Jeff Prashaw

When making a change as big as a new barn, you’ve been planning for years before even breaking ground.


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5 things to include in a barn design plan

April 17, 2020
Virpi Kurkela

A barn for milking cows is a complicated building that must fulfill both the needs of the cows and the people working. Lots of small details have to be coordinated to match perfectly.


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Shocking: Grounding waterers and fences

March 31, 2020
Kelli Boylen

Two of the most common stray voltage and electrical issues on dairy operations are improperly grounded cattle waterers and improperly grounded electric fences.


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6 basic needs of dairy cows and the simple signs they are not being met

December 11, 2019
Anibal Ballarotti
Dairy farming has become an increasingly complex activity today, mostly due to its multidisciplinary demands. It is essential for dairy farmers and their advisers to take a broad 360-degree view of the business.
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Structural engineering: What it is, and why it matters for your next building project

August 7, 2019
Ashley Ambrosius
Having the peace of mind that your dairy facility is properly designed and engineered should be a priority to anyone in the industry. After the April 2018 snowstorm the Midwest endured, engineering of dairy housing structures has been a hot topic.
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4 ways to cut back on a new build without compromising cow comfort

March 31, 2019
Ashley Ambrosius
Trying to figure out how to make the numbers work on a new-construction barn can be a bit challenging when you know exactly what you want, but the price exceeds your budget allowance. Cow comfort is not an area to skimp, but there are other things a dairy owner can do to be more cost-effective with a project.
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Barn fire safety checklist

February 11, 2019
Mrs. O’Leary’s cow may have gotten a bad rap, but the folktale reminds us fire safety is an important part of farm life. People, animals and property are in danger when fire breaks out on the farm. Inspect your barn and outbuildings for fire hazards to reduce the risk of tragic loss.
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Key design features to consider before building a new calf barn

March 11, 2018
Jessica Getschel
Proper barn planning saves time and money. For every decision, it is important to understand its associated ramifications. In calf barns, housing style and pen configuration decisions impact ventilation options, which in turn affects the overall success of the barn.
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