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Thursday, December 04, 2008
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Newsletter May 30, 2008
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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World Milk Day |
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June 1st is the day when we celebrate the World Milk Day.
The date was chosen by FAO and it gives the industry the opportuniy to focus attention on milk and to publicise activities connected with milk and the milk industry. Read about the activities taking place around the world>>
Did you know this about milk?
Have you heard about cows that eat ice cream, moose and camel milking, cow body language and different cow dialects?? Read more>> |
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Compost barn basics |
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Readers have asked about compost bedding, and we have made a summary of the research at the University of Minnesota.
Well-managed compost barns can provide excellent cow comfort. The experience of Minnesota dairy producers with compost barns has been very positive to date. From their experience it is apparent that when the composting bedded-pack is managed well, the cows are clean, comfortable, have fewer lameness problems, and lower SCC.
Compost barns require proper design, location, and exceptional management to provide a well-ventilated, dry place for cows to lie down. Read the whole summary on compost bedding>>
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Manure management |
Livestock waste contains many microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. While some are pathogens capable of causing disease in animals and/or humans, many are not harmful. All livestock producers have an important role in limiting pathogen movement from their operation to the environment.
The purpose of this article is to provide livestock producers with tools to help control pathogens in their production system.>> |
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Feeding behaviour of cows |
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Promoting dry matter intake (DMI) to support milk production is a cornerstone of successful dairying. A majority of research investigates how changes in feed nutrient composition impacts DMI of lactating dairy cows.
However, DMI of group-housed lactating dairy cows is also affected by feeding behavior, which is modulated by the environment, management, health, and social interactions.
Farmers can use knowledge of dairy cow feeding behavior to improve DMI, cow health, welfare and performance, and farm profitability.
Read more about feeding behaviour of cows>> |
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FEPALE congress in Costa Rica, April 2008 |
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| The dairy industry in Latin America has potential to grow and take on a larger part of the increasing demand for milk in the world. But to be competitive they need to improve their productivity and efficiency as well as the milk quality and animal health.
At the FEPALE congress in Costa Rica in April 2008, more than 1000 stakeholders from 32 countries met to discuss the present and the future of the dairy industry in Latin America and in the world. Read the report from the FEPALE congress>>
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Climate change conference in Edinburgh |
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There is still time to register for the conference on climate change and dairy farming that takes place in Edinburgh June 25-27.
Take the opportunity to participate in this global event, to discuss this important issue and meet colleagues from around the world!
Click here for detailed program>>
To register at the conference web site: www.eventsforce.net/idfdfs
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