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A polycystic ovary (left) compared with a normal ovary (right) from a cow.
Cow health, Dairy, Nutrition

Good early-lactation nutrition cuts risk of cystic ovaries

A drop in proper metabolic function will pose reproductive challenges in cows

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Glacier FarmMedia – Most producers usually wait until estrus appears in a dairy cow at 60-70 days postpartum, then place an emphasis on getting her pregnant by 90 days. This practice maintains a 13-month calving interval. Unfortunately, the onslaught of cystic ovaries in 30 per cent of all breeding cows makes it a challenge. Yet, […] Read more
SomaDetect has developed a sensor and software system that provides farmers with reliable milk-based data from every cow at every milking.
Cow health, Dairy, Livestock, Milking equipment, News

Ontario dairy start-ups win big in New York State

Winners receive mentorship and access to large herds as well as cash

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Two Ontario-based dairy start-ups were recently named among the winners of a prestigious $3 million business competition in New York State. SomaDetect won $500,000 and Cattle Scan received a $250,000 prize in the fifth annual Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Competition. It is focused on growing a food and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York […] Read more

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