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Igenity-Select isa new genomic test andthe latest addition to the Neogen Corporation's Dairy Heifer Program, which reveals a heifer’s genetic potential well before breeding. It's described by the company as a lower-cost option that provides producers with information selected to be of most use to commercial dairy farms.
There are hundreds of considerations when it comes to planning for calf housing, from what type of calf pail to purchase, to hutches versus calf barn, to ventilation type and beyond. In many cases, decision makers are basing their choices on what’s best for the calves, and that’s certainly a good thing. But what about what’s best for your employees?
Dearn Editor:
Here is my op-ed response to the recent article by Emily Meredith. Thank you for the opportunity.I was disappointed to see a recent article by Emily Meredith from the Animal Agriculture Alliance in Progressive Dairyman.
Dairy tours and on-farm education has been proven to be one of the best learning tools for farmers; however, sometimes being a dairy farmer makes it hard to step away from the operation when there are so many chores to be completed. The opportunity to see operations in action that are being profitable may make that step worthwhile.
Enlight is a new online, comprehensive management tool designed to help dairy producers who own Holstein cattle more efficiently manage herd genetics. The result of collaboration between Holstein Association USA and Zoetis, this tool will provide dairy producers with a comprehensive view of herd-level and individual animal genetic performance.
World Dairy Expo’s 2014 dairy cattle entries are now open. Exhibitors can choose to enter through the expo online entry system or by mail. Initial entry deadline is Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014. Premium Books were mailed to recent year’s exhibitors July 1. The Premium Book is also available online, or new exhibitors can request a copy from World Dairy Expo at (608) 224-6455.
Wulf Cattle and Select Sires have teamed up to bring dairy customer-owners Breeding to Feeding, which connects beef supply and demand. Through the use of controlled crossbreeding, Wulf Cattle provides a guaranteed market and buy-back program for Wulf Limousin-sired calves.
On July 14, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) endorsed a draft plan for allowing the U.S. and Canada to cope with an outbreak of a serious foreign animal contagion, such as foot-and-mouth disease, suggesting the plan is a template for similar plans involving other important dairy export markets.
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