Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
WEBChallenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand. Dairy cattle slaughter in May totaled 216,100 head, down 22,100 head from April and 33,000 lower than May 2023. July Class III futures rose today to $19.87 per hundredweight, gaining 12 cents. U.S. milk production dropped 0.9% year-over-year in May.
State of the Dairy Industry - Dairy Herd
WEBIn the midst of evolving dynamics, Farm Journal initiated the State of the Dairy Industry report to gauge producer challenges and opportunities. Based on a survey of U.S. dairy producers, the first-ever report provides data and insights on milk production, technology adoption, on-farm stewardship, alternative profit sources and processor ...
EXCEDE® approved for metritis treatment in just two doses
WEBBy MILK Editors April 3, 2012. Source: Pfizer Animal Health. Pfizer Animal Health announces that EXCEDE® (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) Sterile Suspension is now approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acute postpartum metritis in just two doses. EXCEDE continues to be …
What to Consider When Building a Heifer Facility | Dairy Herd
WEBAug 14, 2015 · Harner says whichever you choose there are five things that producers need to consider when designing a feeding system: a firm base, barrier thickness, barrier height, feed frequency and feed push up. A study from Michigan State University found that poor feeding system design can result in 20% feed loss. Below are …
Colostrum May Have Yet Another Virtue: Scours Treatment
WEBOct 4, 2022 · In animals that do recover from scours, the incidence still follows them for the rest of their lives. Research studies have shown that a replacement heifer that had scours will have about 50 g/day less average daily gain; 10% lower milk production in the first lactation; and a three-fold-higher likelihood of calving after 30 months of age.
News - Dairy Herd
WEBThe USDA said it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume. Reuters. 3 weeks ago. Culling Ratios Reveal the Value of Your Herd's Health.
McCarty Dairy Opens Up About Their Big-Ticket Concerns
WEBMay 12, 2022 · McCarty Dairy Opens Up About Their Big-Ticket Concerns. A general rule of thumb for McCarty Family Farms is to attempt to secure pricing as far out as possible. (McCarty Family Farms, LLC) By Karen Bohnert May 12, 2022. Daily conversations about how to best care for their cattle and land is ongoing for …
Got DairyPure? Fresh Milk Gets Its First National Brand
WEBMay 5, 2015 · Already appearing on fresh-milk products in supermarkets and retail stores around the country, DairyPure is the nation’s first national fresh-milk brand. The Dallas-based company is co-branding its 31 regional fresh-milk labels with the new name, giving DairyPure an instant $2.5 billion value. The new DairyPure label appears on …
What’s the Optimum TMR Moisture Content? - Dairy Herd
WEBMay 21, 2010 · Sorting can lead to inadequate fiber consumption, slug feeding of grain and subacute acidosis. How do you know what the optimum moisture content of your TMR is to prevent sorting and maximize intake? In a study published last year in the Journal of Dairy Science, a 52% moisture ration resulted in more sorting, reduced dry matter intake, and ...
The “Feed-Saved” Trait Helps Breed for Feed Efficiency
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The trait is actually a combination of two factors: Feed saved when a cow is smaller; and. Feed saved when a cow has a Lower Residual Feed Intake (RFI)>. FSAV is expressed in pounds of dry-matter intake saved. “Because this trait requires individual feed intakes of cows, data must be collected from research herds with that capability ...