Making a peat moss substitute from manure looks like it might be a new alternative for dairies looking at environmentally friendly ways to manage the waste. Organix has announced the completion of its peat moss replacement pilot in Rupert, Idaho.
Take 10 to Make 10
Monsanto has launched a new website to help dairy producers calculate their profit potential from using Posilac. The new site also features tips on cow comfort, nutrition and reproduction. Check it out!
Select Sires Director Recognized
Lee Roy Keck was presented the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) 2006 Member Director. Keck serves on the Select Sires Power Board of Directors, a position to which he was elected in 1980.
Lagoon Dredging
I just got an email from a company called Greenflash Technologies. They have a new product they’d like dairy producers to be aware of. It’s called Green Lagoon Technology. Here’s some information from a flyer they sent.
More Milking Parlors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has come out with its annual industry forecast for the United States and Canada. These are 2007 Retail Sales Predictions (in units vs. 2006). If you can’t read this chart very well then go to their website and you’ll find a complete summary of their report in the Industry Trends section. I thought you might be interested to see that they expect an increase in the sales of milking parlors.
Keep An Eye Out For Parasites
Since it’s fall Merial says it’s time to keep on the lookout for parasites in lactating dairy cows.
Accurate Analysis Begins with Smart Sampling
At what point can inaccuracies plague the testing of corn silage? The greater potential for problems is not in the laboratory, but instead in the sampling, according to Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Because analysis can be no better than the samples themselves, Bill offers suggestions for performing steps safely and effectively, from acquisition to preservation to shipment. This includes alternative methods when the “magic number of 12” samples isn’t practical.
FluNix-D Update
In case you saw the story we posted about AgriLabs recent announcement about FluNix-D for use in lactating dairy cows you might want to read this update.
Preserving The Champions
There’s lots of World Dairy Expo announcements coming out like this one from Trans Ova Genetics. They’re offering to provide a free genetic preservation of the Grand Champion female in each of the seven breed shows.
YDLI Class Reunion At World Dairy Expo
I guess my 30-year high school reunion which takes place at the end of the week of World Dairy Expo won’t be the only reunion taking place that week. Monsanto will be sponsoring a Young Dairy Leaders Institute reunion at Expo on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 starting at 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all past YDLI class members, YDLI class nominees and anyone interested in attending. The Holstein Foundation made the announcement.