Beef on dairy success: ADSA Conference 48 insights
This year’s Discover Conference brought together more than 200 experts to take a deep dive into the booming beef on dairy sector. With food demand rising and margins tightening, efficiency is critical. Our efforts impact food production, food security, the...
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...
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...
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?...
Critical decisions in the final trimester for beef calf success
The last trimester of pregnancy is a critical period for determining the profitability of a cow-calf operation. Approximately 75% of fetal growth occurs during the final 90 days of gestation and the cow herself is preparing for the challenges of the calving process....
Every calf counts: Why reducing heifer non-completion is key to herd success
When we think about “making every calf count,” heifer non-completion rate is a key performance indicator (KPI) that should definitely be on producers’ minds. Heifer non-completion rate is defined by the number of heifer replacements that never make it to the lactating...
Milk fever vs. subclinical hypocalcemia: Are your fresh cows truly covered?
Are you only treating cows with visible milk fever symptoms? For every cow that shows signs of milk fever (stumbling, off-feed, or simply looks “off”), there are many others silently dealing with subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH). Unlike clinical hypocalcemia (milk...