Milk Quality
Recycled manure as bedding is an inexpensive and sustainable option. It is also an option that does not put the cows at greater risk for mastitis and higher somatic cell count when mastitis-causing pathogens can be safely and effectively controlled.
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Butterfat 101: There’s more to it than nutrition
Several key nutrients to optimize maximum butterfat production and how your attitude can drive it.
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The cost of discarded milk and how to lower it
Mastitis benefits from cost-effective treatment decisions, achievable through selective treatment, shorter antibiotic courses and other factors that minimize milk discard.
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Back to the basics: Gram-negative vs. gram-positive mastitis
A review of the differences between gram-negative and gram-positive mastitis pathogens.
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Respecting the cow: What does it cost you?
Ensuring comfort and calmness in the parlor can only benefit your bottom line.
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Use the right product at the right time to guarantee excellent udder health
When managing udder health, you are also managing milk quality and production. Taking the time to make a management plan can save you money down the road.
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KPI alphabet soup: Defining acronyms of high-performance dairies
Four KPIs that have considerable impact on dairy productivity and profitability are income over feed cost, dollars per pound of dry matter, energy-corrected milk efficiency and money-corrected milk.
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Prototheca: A contagious mastitis risk you might be underestimating
Due to the nature of prototheca, it is not discussed as often as other mastitis pathogens. However, it is detrimental to a herd and should be treated appropriately.
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More to milkfat than meets the eye
Milkfat can be an important marker for rumen health and production efficiency.
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Maximizing milk letdown: Working with your dairy herd for top production
Stress hinders the release of oxytocin for milk letdown, affecting overall yield. Consistent routines, gentle handling and proper timing are ways to improve milk production.
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