HD Notebook

What’s being put on your fields?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 09:10
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Thu, 04/18/2013

When it comes to sampling, it’s all about getting the right materials to the lab at the right time.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor

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A unique dairy youth competition exists in Australia.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 09:54
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Wed, 04/17/2013

2013 Semex Dairy Youth Challenge winners

Ten team members compete in a three-phase contest.

By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager Read more

What you don’t know can cost you

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 08:25
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Tue, 04/16/2013

Subclinical hypocalcemia shows no symptoms but can affect half of all second-lactation or greater fresh cows.

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Feed prices: Time to pull the trigger?

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 09:00
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Mon, 04/15/2013

Crop outlooks are rosy, feed prices are down, and milk futures are up.

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

Can you hear a quiet question floating in the spring breezes: “Is it time to lock in feed?” Read more

Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List receives a face-lift

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 10:43
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Fri, 04/12/2013

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We’ve added genomic-only bull lists for every trait. Additionally, service sire calving ease (SCE) in Holsteins has a different look.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Pain management makes a difference

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 10:01
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Thu, 04/11/2013

After dehorning or castration, calves recovered sooner when an anesthetic was part of the package.

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Know your costs of production

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 10:09
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Wed, 04/10/2013

Forage production expenses and dairy cattle feed inputs need to be known.

April 2013 webinar cover slideBy Patti Hurtgen,
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How would the Dairy Security Act impact your dairy?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 08:34
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Tue, 04/09/2013

An economic study by a six-member team gives everyone a look at how participation in the Dairy Security Act would work if it becomes dairy policy.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Dehorning is necessary, but so are solutions to make it less painful

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 13:50
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Mon, 04/08/2013

As media draws attention to our dairy industry, we need to continue work towards humane methods for general farm practices,including dehorning calves.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Top dairy co-op grabs record low refinancing rates

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 09:00
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Fri, 04/05/2013

Dairy Farmers of America will save millions with “once in a lifetime terms.”

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

As anyone who has recently refinanced a mortgage knows, long-term interest rates are at head-shaking lows. Read more

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