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Arguably, the most-discussed proposal at this year’s National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) was once again the discussion to lower the somatic cell count (SCC) limit from 750,000 to 400,000. The bi-annual conference took place April 19-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This article was #15 of the Top 25 most well-read articles on www.progressivedairy.com in 2013. It was published in the May 1, 2013 print issue. Click here for the full list of the Top 25.
Buckeye, Arizona, dairyman Wes Kerr shared his passion for polled genetics in this feature article. He explained that by eventually eliminating dehorning through breeding polled, his farm would see advantages in calf labor and take a step in the right direction of animal welfare.
We asked Kerr, Q. What progress has been made in your polled breeding program?
C.J. Middleton, originally of Hannibal, Missouri, was born a dairy farm kid.
His grandfather and uncle were heavily involved in managing cows and compost at Heartland Dairy, owned by Charlie Sharpe, in La Belle, Missouri.
In the social media realm, Michele Payn-Knoper of Cause Matters Corp. is regarded as an expert of all things “agvocate.”
She has spent more than a decade as a professional speaker training farmers and ranchers on promoting the agricultural industry through tools like Facebook and Twitter and growing relationships with consumers.
In her new book, No More Food Fights!, which was released Feb. 14, 2013, Payn-Knoper could have written directly to foodies, educating them on the many aspects of the agriculture industry today.
Professional speaker and “agvocate” trainer Michele Payn-Knoper has written and released a book intended to bring many voices from across the food chain together for a civilized conversation about what we eat. No More Food Fights! is available for purchase by clicking here.
Progressive Dairyman Editor Emily Caldwell recently caught up with Payn-Knoper (MPK) about the book and her plans to continue the “gate to plate” discussion. Click here to read Caldwell's review of the book.
On March 18, 2013 from noon to 1 p.m. CST, Elanco's Dr. Michael Overton will present a webinar titled, "Far-Off to Fresh Cow: Opportunities to Improve Transition Performance."
Overton will walk attendees through the opportunities and challenges for cows in the far dry, close-up and fresh pens, including nutritional and housing management.
The Hoof Supervisor System tablet device launched at World Ag Expo in 2010 now has a related software program that aims to make hoof records a smooth process.
Our progressive panel participants have provided responses for one last roundtable discussion about managing herd and hoof health issues.
We’d like to thank the participants for opening up about their operations for five issues of the magazine, and also sharing with us their best management practices for calf and heifer raising, manure handling, breeding and feed and nutrition. Each family will receive a Proud to Dairy cooler and Progressive Dairyman hats.
