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Progressive Dairy
January 19, 2023
Edition: 0223
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopProgressive Events: Automation, technology will play greater role in the future of dairy
Alltech’s annual Dairy School highlighted technology inroads covering all aspects of dairy management, from calves and feeding to milking and manure.
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Safe milk: Drug residue incidence drops for sixth straight year
The number of milk samples testing positive for drug residues last year was the lowest in the 27 years data is available, back to 1994.
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U.S.-Canada dairy trade relationship remains strained
FMMO Class I mover, southeast U.S. proposal updates
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Management
Back to TopThe 5 C’s of generational continuity of the dairy
Cash flow, management and ownership contingency plans, compensation, communication and conflict are five factors that can make or break generational continuity.
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It’s time to pay attention to your interest costs again
Considerations for dairy producers as interest rates rise.
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2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit slated for Feb. 8-9
Affordable registration rates will allow for dairy producers from any state to hear from dynamic speakers on real-time industry issues.
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Meet the influential people in dairy
Progressive Dairy readers share reflections of those people who helped shape their lives, careers and dairy farms.
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Topic Articles
Back to TopTechnologies at work improve dairy’s environmental impact
Industry experts weigh in on recent research that reveals the green benefits of modern dairy technologies.
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Where does selecting to utilize feed fit into your genetic plan?
Traits and indexes can aid in genetic planning, especially when it comes to feed efficiency.
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America’s largest manure digester supports producers’ environmental goals
The 16-unit anaerobic digester and water filtration system aids in reducing phosphorus runoff and improving farming practices for 11 Wisconsin dairies.
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Elevate your manure management to align with 2023’s input projections
The goal of nutrient management is to adequately supply soils and plants with the nutrients necessary to produce food, forage, fiber and cover while minimizing the transport of nutrients to ground and surface waters.
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Getting calves to drink water is a yearlong pursuit
A calf’s body is 70% water, and water intake is closely tied to rumen development and starter intake. To encourage intake, producers should provide clean water frequently. Providing warm water or water with electrolytes in a bottle may also encourage additional intake.
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Set up for success: 7 tips for getting the most out of your autofeeder
Automatic calf feeders certainly have many pros, but they are still a tool that must be managed properly to be effective. Managing calves correctly, maintaining the machines and feeding them appropriately are key to success.
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Revisiting essential oils in dairy feeding
A practical understanding and application in feeding essential oils and plant extracts.
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Is hemorrhagic bowel syndrome killing your most productive cows?
Predisposing factors that cause hemorrhagic bowel syndrome and management practices to prevent it in herds.
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Mitigate leaky gut to prevent leaking energy, animal production
Promoting gastrointestinal (GI) tract health at every stage of a calf’s growth and development is important. These mitigation strategies can help prevent systemic inflammation.
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Organic dairy: Calf health concerns
An overview of calf health topics discussed at NODPA's annual Field Days, including scours, pinkeye, ringworm and more.
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