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10 Years in a Family Business: Lessons Learned
Click here to view as a pdf: Ten Years in a Family Business Lessons Learned By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Director of Technical Services I spent nine years in college before entering what my dad refers to as the real world. It was only after college that I realized how little those nine years had prepared…
Non-Nutrient Factors That Impact Dairy Diet Performance
Click here to view as a pdf: Non Nutrient Factors That Impact Dairy Diet Performance By Erik Brettingen, B.S. When looking for the next pound of milk, most time is spent evaluating what could be changed in the ration. This often leads to discussions based on individual feedstuffs and ingredients. Dairy cow performance starts with…
Calfhood Diarrhea: Two Different Causes = Two Different Electrolyte Strategies
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood Diarrhea Two Causes Two Electrolyte Strategies Click here to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/fUI2G9xB41U Calf scours are an economically devastating disease affecting calf raisers, primarily because scours cause calves to rapidly dehydrate. Providing proper hydration can help shorten the severity and duration of calf scours. Electrolyte therapy…
Is Paired Housing The Right Choice For Your Calf Raising Operation?
Click here to view as a pdf: Is Paired Housing the Right Choice for Your Calf Raising Operation By Alex Austin, B.S. Raising replacement heifers is an important part of any dairy operation. Dairy producers have many factors to consider when deciding the best way to raise their calves. Paired housing for calves is a…