ClearSpan’s new dairy building modernizes dairy productionClearSpan Fabric Structures recently revealed a new structural solution, the Dairy Building.

Imrestor immune restorativeIntroducing Imrestor (pegbovigrastim injection) – the first-of-its-kind immune restorative for periparturient dairy cows and heifers, available only by veterinary prescription.

Golden Calf Company introduces new colostrum pasteurizerThe newest colostrum pasteurizer will be launching at World Dairy Expo. With built-in smart technology, this pasteurizer will text its users to announce that a cycle is complete, ensuring that the next steps of feeding or storing colostrum are taken immediately.

Fritsch introduces Power Bedding GroomerNew from Fritsch, the Power Bedding Groomer is designed to groom cattle freestalls using deep bedding. After a single pass, it breaks up hard, compressed chunks of alternative and lime bedding.

Bolifor MGP+ and Bolifor Mag33 magnesium supplementsYara Animal Nutrition is introducing two new magnesium supplements to the North American feed market.

Portable manure separator ideal for concentrated operationsThe Plug and Play Portable Manure Separator by Bauer North America is a space-saving option for farms with high animal density but limited distribution area.

Evolution X1 increases milking speed without increasing vacuum levelsEvolution X1 by Conewango combines gentle, low vacuum with high-milking-speed design. This liner is ideal for dairy producers who want a higher-capacity liner with faster milkout.

One of the unique disadvantages for the U.S. dairy industry in international dairy markets is the standard for milk quality. The specific standard allowed for somatic cell count (SCC) is a barrier for U.S. dairy sales to some countries and a marketing disadvantage in others.

High-quality milk is the ultimate goal of any dairy operation. Normal milk from high-producing cows is composed of water, fat, protein, sugars, minerals and other additional trace components. The quality of milk is still determined on the farm, and milkers have an important job in protecting the udder from infections and maintaining milk quality.

Jessica Scillieri Smith grew up wanting to become a veterinarian so badly she was determined to get into any vet school right out of high school. A friend recommended she apply to the University of Vermont because of their joint program with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.