Early-lactation monitoring: How much of the picture are you missing?
DHI data fills the gaps, giving you a complete picture of each cow’s performance. With high-risk stakes during transition, accurate, precise data to make good management decisions is crucial. Although, many herd-wide decisions such as ration changes may be made based...
Make the most of what she makes
Manure lagoons are not only waste pits, but pits of unharnessed opportunity and value. As the first-of-its-kind powdered manure additive, SOP™ Lagoon can help transform the manure cows produce into an asset that boosts your bottom line. Help savings grow deep SOP...
What the genetic base change and NM$ revisions mean to you
Every five years, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) updates the genetic base to reflect the ongoing progress in dairy genetics. This ensures predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) remain relevant by comparing today’s animals to a more current reference...
Using data to build a championship-caliber herd
More than 350 division-one schools are vying for an invitation to the NCAA tournament in March, but only 68 will get one. This sets the stage for millions of people to attempt to predict the tournament’s outcome, yet no one in the tournament’s history has ever filled...
Understanding Mycoplasma bovis mastitis in dairy cattle and why it’s a serious threat
You know the number, but it’s worth restating: a case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation can cost you up to $444. While preventing mastitis is often the focus, how well do you truly understand the pathogens responsible for it? What are the real...
Preventing and controlling the spread of Strep ag. mastitis in dairy herds
Mastitis is a costly and persistent issue for dairy producers, with clinical cases in early lactation leading to significant financial losses. While preventing mastitis remains a primary focus, there’s often less discussion about the specific pathogens behind the...
Understanding Staph. aureus mastitis in dairy cattle and how to manage it
We’ve all seen the statistic – a case of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation can result in an economic loss of $444. We talk about all the ways to prevent mastitis but what do we really know about the bugs that actually cause mastitis to begin with?...