We all know that proper nutrition is an essential key to health, whether it’s humans or dairy cattle, but the exact benefit of adding a certain ingredient to the diet may be difficult to quantify. That’s why Novus International puts a great deal of time and effort into performing field trials in real world situations to prove the efficacy of … Read More
Novartis Talks Herd Health
Representatives from Novartis Animal Health were talking total herd health with dairy producers at World Dairy Expo this year, something that includes an effective vaccine protocol. Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Doug Scholz says a good vaccine program helps manage the animals better. “Obviously, if animals are ill, they are not producing to their maximum potential and if we have … Read More
Vermont Spotlights Cow Power
A Vermont dairy farm that turns cow manure into electricity held an open house Friday to spotlight “Cow Power.” Among those who visited Chaput Family Farms in North Troy was a team of USDA officials. The project was funded with assistance from USDA. “Anaerobic digesters like the one here at Chaput Family Farms will benefit our environment as well as … Read More
Why Do You Love to Dairy?
Grab your video camera and get out onto your dairy farm and tell the world why you love to dairy! Sponsored by Dairy Management Inc., the “Why I Love to Dairy” contest deadline has been extended to November 1. Enter today for your chance to win a flip cam. Let everyone know why you love milk and dairy products, being … Read More
Benefits of Crop Specific Inoculants
On this edition of Forage Forum, Kyle Whitaker, Pioneer Hi-Bred marketing manager for forage additives, highlights the Pioneer fiber technology platform. Whitaker discusses the benefits of using a crop-specific inoculant during an interview with Chuck Zimmerman at the recent Farm Progress Show. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage … Read More
Robotic Feedpusher Wins Expo Booth Award for Lely
A brand new feedpusher named Juno helped Lely, Inc. win Best Outdoor/Intermediate Booth at World Dairy Expo this year. I talked with Peter Langebeeke, president of North America operations for Lely, about the new feedpusher and some of the company’s recent accomplishments. “Lely started out 60 years ago making farm equipment on the farm of the brothers van der Lely,” … Read More
BouMatic Debuts Robotic Spray System
When the exhibit judges saw what BouMatic had on display at the 2010 World Dairy Expo, it was no contest who was getting the Best Large Booth award. The Robotic Post Milking Spray System was quite an attention-getter at the expo. “After the cow is milked, this system will apply teat dip automatically and consistently as the cows come through … Read More
Arm & Hammer Helps Boost Income Over Feed Costs
At World Dairy Expo this year, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition was talking with producers about income over feed costs and how they can improve that number. “Income over feed costs is a very simple measure,” explains Senior Manager, Technology, Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, Dr. Elliot Block. “It’s how much money you’ve made for your milk, total revenue, minus … Read More
New Site for Foundation of the Future
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) announced the launch of its Foundation for the Future website. The website equips dairy producers and industry stakeholders with interactive tools and resources, including a margin protection calculator, that will educate them about the dairy policy reforms and programs proposed in the Foundation for the Future plan. FutureForDairy.com features a news and resources section … Read More
Milk Proteins Rehydrate Better
Milk proteins could be more effective than carbohydrates at aiding fluid retention after exercise, according to new research from the British Journal of Nutrition. The study suggests that a replacing 25 grams per liter of carbohydrate with milk protein in standard carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink can improve the rehydration ability of the drink by improving fluid retention. “The results of the … Read More