Dairy — page 12

Cattle virtual fence provides management options
Ontario farm is managing two groups of cattle with the new system

Purple coneflower can aid calf immunity
Humans have taken purple coneflower, or echinacea, to manage colds and infections

Starbucks sweetens pot for FCC sustainability program
Coffee giant to support ‘top achievers’ and ‘most improved’

Trouw targets dry matter accuracy of dairy feeding with new app
DNA Connect allows for adjustments through smartphone or tablet

Moisture management is key in compost-pack barns
Compost barns could be a transition option for those who now milk in tie stalls

Shorter dry periods make sense, with caveats
Farmers should be able to target a dry period of 45 to 50 days, says researcher

Make your dairy processes lean and clean
Stopping and observing are the first steps to efficiency

Diversifying dairy means more than milking
Here’s how four dairy farms grew their businesses beyond milk production

Canada expands bird flu surveillance in dairy cattle
Government issues requirements for testing bird flu in dairy cattle and milk

Dry hay can help with dairy transition
Research finds hay can help in some conditions where cows already have acidosis or inflammation