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Agri-Comfort Online Webinars
Agri-Comfort is hosting a number of online webinars you can attend/view to learn more about livestock comfort. To view their latest webinar on calf barn ventilation, “Let Them Breathe”, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXTRraM7AO4&t=2204s To subscribe to their channel for information on upcoming webinars, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIFduZyRm60aIOB038Llwow
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s Article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation”
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation and an Industry That Is Slow To Change.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/4-air-exchanges-per-hour-a-history-of-calf-barn-ventilation-and-an-industry-that-is-slow-to-change
Inoc-U-Lock™ : Preserving Forages And Protecting Your Hard Work
Click here to view as a pdf: Inoc-U-Lock: Preserving Forages And Protecting Your Hard Work By Teresa Marker, B.S. Feeding high-quality forage to livestock can help improve animal performance, health and producer profitability. Properly inoculating livestock feedstuffs with an inoculant that provides complete and controlled fermentation is key. The Crystal Creek® product Inoc-U-Lock™ provides many…
Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change
Click here to view as a pdf: Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services When discussing calf barn ventilation, invariably the topic of using four air exchanges per hour for cold weather ventilation will come…
Cold Weather Considerations For Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: Cold Weather Considerations For Calves When temperatures start to drop, calf raisers need to make accommodations to ensure calves have the resources necessary to maintain their body temperature, support basic bodily functions and develop into productive, profitable, young stock. Two general areas to consider when preparing your calves…
The Recovery Period: Tips For A Successful Dry Off
Click here to view as a pdf: The Recovery Period: Tips For A Successful Dry Off By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The dry cow period is arguably the most important time in the cow’s lactation cycle as it is the time in which the cow rests her body and prepares for the next lactation. The timing…
Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance: The Impact Of Biosecurity And Disinfection
Click here to view as a pdf: Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance: The Impact of Biosecurity And Disinfection By Alex Austin, B.S. The goal of any biosecurity protocol should be to reduce the frequency and severity of disease. Equine infectious diseases can cause health and performance issues, increased treatment expense and potential risks to human health.…