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Automated health monitoring using sensors: What have we learned and strategies for on-farm implementation

November 25, 2024
Julio O. Giordano

The burden and challenges of cow health monitoring is growing as qualified personnel becomes scarce, labor costs rise, and herd sizes increase. Minimizing disruption of cow routines is also important to support improved performance.


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Assurance Watch: Dairy highlights wins in antimicrobial stewardship

November 21, 2024
Jamie Jonker

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most urgent global health threats and development challenges scientists face today. And dairy is responding with stewardship and materials that advance our industry’s interests in combating the threat.


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Ruminating for better health

The use of rumination time in the last week of pregnancy can be used to predict the risk of postpartum problems and subsequent performance.
November 21, 2024
Eduardo S. Ribeiro, Matheus Santos, and Ivan Avalos-Rosario

One possible use of wearable sensor devices, such as collars, ear tags or leg bands, is to leverage the prepartum information generated by these devices for predictive assessments of future health and performance and for targeted management.


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Weekly Digest: USDA to begin bulk milk testing for H5N1

October 31, 2024
Karen Lee

Here’s an update on news impacting your dairy as October 2024 comes to an end.


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    Shaping success: The role of fat and muscle in transition cows

    Recent research efforts explore how muscle amount and mobilization impacts transition success and early lactation performance.
    October 29, 2024
    Kyrstin Gouveia

    One factor that plays a role in the success of the transition period is the cow’s body composition, more specifically the fat and muscle of the cow. Both fat and muscle tissues are mobilized during the transition period to compensate for the negative nutrient balances and provide precursors for milk and milk components.


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    Dairy producer finds value in synchronized data

    October 15, 2024
    Karen Lee

    With multiple data sources collected in a single platform, dairy producer Allan Kutz is able to see more information in less time. In particular, he is better able to see how his fresh cows are performing by days in milk (DIM).


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    Ditch the office: Manage your herd from anywhere with cloud-based solutions

    Improve your herd management with cloud-based and mobile solutions. Uncover new levels of efficiency and productivity to redefine the way you run your dairy.
    October 7, 2024
    Craig Walter and Meagan Young

    Herd management software can make it easier to gather, organize and use data to make profitable decisions. However, this often means being tied to your office where the software lives. But what if technology can help you leave the office behind?  


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    Cattle entries stable as World Dairy Expo prepares for show amid bird flu concerns

    Dairy cattle entries for World Dairy Expo are on par with previous years despite the bird flu circulating across the nation. Guidelines are in place to ensure a safe dairy cattle show for 2024.
    September 5, 2024
    Jenn Coyne

    Cattle entries confirmed that while the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading throughout the dairy industry, it’s doing little to deter those who participate in the big dance, and World Dairy Expo is preparing with heightened safety measures.


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    [Podcast] On-farm biosecurity protocols to help protect your dairy operation

    July 25, 2024

    Biosecurity should be a top priority for dairy producers to keep their herds healthy. By implementing strict biosecurity measures, producers can prevent the spread of disease among their cattle and workers. Investing in these protocols is not just a matter of farm management but a commitment to animal welfare, public health and the long-term viability of animal agriculture.


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    Weekly Digest: Colorado mandates statewide HPAI testing of dairy herds

    July 25, 2024
    Karen Lee

    In the news this week, Colorado is mandating weekly bulk tank testing for HPAI in milk for all commercial dairy herds. More than 500 organizations call for action on the new farm bill and reports are released for dairy markets and beef-on-dairy.


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