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A century ago, bovine tuberculosis (TB) was responsible for more losses among U.S. farm animals than all other infectious diseases combined. Since state and federal agencies started tracking and eradication procedures in 1917, the disease has mostly been eliminated, but pockets of breakouts throughout the U.S. remain serious and costly for livestock producers.
A year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Veterinary Services released “Assessment of Pathways for the Introduction and Spread of Mycobacterium bovis in the United States – a study of the condition based on 2009 conditions.”
The study found that the biggest risk factors are the importation of cattle into the U.S. – both legal and illegal – and exposure to wildlife.
Veterinarian Donald E. Sanders of Urbana, Illinois, an expert in dairy herd health and management, has released his ninth book, Raising Replacement Heifers – Doc’s Way.
This practical guide is written for farm managers, including those who want to raise healthier heifers to rotate into their own milking herds, those who want to start raising heifers to sell to other dairies, and those who want to boost the profitability of their operations.
A comprehensive study that evaluates the nation’s efforts to enhance beef quality is nearing completion. Results will be distributed at the cattle industry’s summer conference in July.
The 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA), conducted every five years since 1991, assesses progress the industry makes on a variety of production issues that ultimately affect consumer demand for beef.
Summer is here and temperatures are soaring throughout the country. If you are sweating up a storm while working on your dairy, imagine how your cows feel. What methods are you using to mitigate the summer heat and its effects on your herd?
Whether you provide your cows with shade, install fans or misters, or use a combination of these options on your dairy operation, make sure cow cooling is a top priority, especially during the summer months. In this article, Progressive Dairyman has asked companies that provide cow cooling products for updates on existing products or new offerings available to producers. Continue reading to see what company representatives had to say.
Holstein Association USA has commissioned updated images of the ideal U.S. Registered Holstein cow and bull.
Renowned dairy artist Bonnie Mohr is painting the images, which will be unveiled at the 2012 National Holstein Convention in Springfield, Missouri, June 27-30.
Holstein Association USA President Chuck Worden said, “The last time the ideal U.S. Registered Holstein cow and bull images were updated was in the 1970s.
Multimin USA is sponsoring DocTalk with Dr. Dan Thomson as part of its effort to bring producers and veterinarians closer together to benefit future beef and dairy production.
Thomson and his guests will discuss livestock management and current animal ag research every Monday on RFD-TV, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
DocTalk topics include trichomoniasis in cattle, milk supply safety, injectable trace mineral pre-treatment of cattle, and breeding soundness exams for bulls.
Junior, Penn State University Intern with Center for Dairy Excellence Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in agribusiness management with an international agriculture minor.
Q. What is your dairy background? I grew up helping at my grandparents’ farm, doing tasks such as feeding calves and milking. Though my immediate family does not have a farm of our own, we were (and still are) heavily involved in raising heifers as well as breeding and showing dairy cows.
Alltech Hosts 2nd Annual Gator Giveaway With more than 120 attendees, Alltech’s Gator Giveaway held on April 19 provided a chance for local producers to come together and be rewarded for their dedication to sustainability and efforts to feed the world.
Attendees from all across the province came for the possibility of walking away with a 2012 625i John Deere Gator.
Ty Yeast, Canadian managing director of Alltech, started the program off by expressing the importance of customer appreciation, elevating exposure and bringing excitement back to the agricultural community.
This support was reciprocated by long standing relationships with customers such as those in attendance.
Yeast stated, “I love the way the Alltech Gator Giveaway provides a small way for us to say thank you and helps drives agriculture forward. We want to help our technologies on farm thereby helping you.”
Genex Cooperative, Inc., bull 1HO07235 TOYSTORY has reached a level of semen production never before seen in the cattle artificial insemination (A.I.) industry. TOYSTORY has produced his 2 millionth unit of semen.
TOYSTORY, a Holstein bull born at Mystic Valley Dairy near Sauk City, Wisconsin, in May 2001, first entered record books in April 2009.
At that time, the Genex-owned TOYSTORY joined an elite group of bulls throughout the industry that have produced 1 million units of semen.
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