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Make Every Transition Period a Success for your Cows
New research examines the impact that management decisions and social environment have on transition cows’ health, milk production, reproduction and culling.
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Make Every Transition Period a Success for your Cows
New research examines the impact that management decisions and social environment have on transition cows’ health, milk production, reproduction and culling.
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Is Selective Dry Cow Therapy Right for Your Dairy?
We have used selective dry cow therapy in herds averaging over 100 lbs. of milk/cow/day with no detrimental effects.
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It’s Time to Consider Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Doing so can reduce cost, minimize risk for antibiotic residues and help preserve the power of antibiotics for when we really need them.
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Why Would a Worker Choose Your Dairy?
While good pay may help attract new employees, it takes more than just pay for them to stay long term at your dairy.
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The World’s Top 12 Dairy Diseases and Their Cost to the Industry
New research estimates that 12 diseases that impact dairy cows cost producers worldwide $65 billion each year. That is just the cost of lost milk production, reduced fertility and culling.
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Monitor Rumination Time in Prepartum Cows, Too
New research shows that monitoring rumination time during the week before calving can help identify which cows are more likely to develop health issues during the transition period, produce less milk, have problems breeding back and eventually be culled.
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TDA Feed Lab
We provide quick, accurate results that you can depend on. Dry matters, harvest panels, nitrates and NIR analysis – we do it all in-house, six days a week.
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Body Condition at Dry Off Dictates Future Fertility
Does it matter if cows are carrying extra condition at dry-off? New research suggests it does.
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At Your Service, the TDA Courier Service
In addition to milk samples, couriers also pick up BVD ear notches, blood for ELISA tests, feed, tissue, bedding, towels, and DHIA samples, and they can deliver sampling supplies to your dairy.
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Boost Your Dairy Employee Loyalty
The people who operate a dairy day-to-day are the backbone of the business’ success. Here are 7 ways to help retain them long-term.
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Liver Biopsies Offer a Nutrition Status Observation Window
A minimally invasive procedure can tell us a lot about the nutritional status of your cows.
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Why Adjust Fatty Acid Ratios in Cows’ Diets
Not all fats are created equal. The three individual fatty acids that are most abundant in milk fat — palmitic, stearic and oleic — are also the three best individual fatty acids to supplement in the cows’ ration to improve cow performance and health. However, the key to success is knowing the correct blend of these fatty acids to use at different stages of lactation.
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What is the Best FA Ratio for Mid-Lactation Cows?
New dairy research evaluated several fatty acid blends in the diets of mid-lactation cows to determine the optimal ratio that helps high producing, mid-lactation cows maximize production performance.
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On-farm Records May Help Target Repro Strategies
New research shows that postpartum health records used with activity monitors to detect estrus can help identify which cows will most likely need targeted reproductive interventions to get bred back.
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How to Help Cows Rest, Eat, and Milk More During Heat Stress
New dairy research shows that positioning fans above freestalls to deliver cooling air flow at cow resting height can provide substantial benefits.
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Starting Calves Off Right, Part 1: Colostrum
Highlighting the importance of effective 'Day One' protocols, this blog focuses on the crucial role of colostrum and advocates for simplicity and excellence in newborn calf management
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Starting Calves Off Right, Part 2: Identification
'Day One' protocols for newborn calves, focusing on the vital steps for proper identification to ensure health, performance tracking, and traceability throughout a calf's life.
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Starting Calves Off Right, Part 3: Dehorning, Vaccination, and Navel Care
Discover the art of newborn calf care: an insightful exploration into the essential practices of dehorning, vaccination, and navel dipping to ensure a thriving start for dairy calves.
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Vaccine Protocols for Maximum Calf Protection
Uncover strategies to enhance calf immunity and health from conception through effective maternal vaccination protocols and management practices, focusing on Modified Live Viral and Calf Scour vaccines.
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The Baby on Board May Influence Transition Decisions
Discover the impact of beef-on-dairy breeding strategies on dairy management, focusing on the benefits of using sexed and beef semen and the implications for gestation length and feeding schedules.
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Activity Monitoring: Can We Say Goodbye to Hormones?
Learn about the shift in dairy breeding protocols towards using activity monitors for reproductive management, reducing hormone use while enhancing herd health and efficiency.
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How We Can Manage and Learn from Bovine Pregnancy Loss
Discover essential strategies for managing pregnancy loss in dairy herds, including understanding causes, diagnostics, and prevention to improve overall herd health.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Preventing BVD
Discover Greg Goodell, DVM's strategies for BVD prevention in dairies, focusing on vaccination and management practices to combat this challenging virus.
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What PCR Can Do for Your Dairy
Boost Milk Production & Quality! Uncover the Power of PCR in Your Dairy. Discover How PCR Can Transform Your Dairy Business Today.
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Signs You May Have BVD Lurking in Your Herd
Spot subtle BVD signs in vaccinated herds. Misdiagnoses can mask its presence. Learn about BVD detection at The Dairy Authority Lab.
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The Perks of Sample-based Pregnancy Testing
There once was a time when performing rectal palpation to diagnose pregnancies was a fundamental component of virtually every dairy veterinarian’s practice.
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The “Secrets” of Dairies with Great Employees
Discover the key strategies for hiring and retaining top-notch workers in the dairy industry. Learn from Amy Stuart, DVM, as she unveils 6 secrets to cultivating a high-quality workforce that drives dairy success. Don't miss out on these valuable insights!
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Use PCR to Stop Spread of Mycoplasma Mastitis
Mycoplasma poses a major mastitis threat. PCR tests offer rapid detection, crucial for managing its spread. Efficient herd management and prompt PCR testing help safeguard your dairy.
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Five Situations That Call for PCR Tests for Mycoplasma
Use PCR for rapid Mycoplasma mastitis detection. Tailor your testing strategy with your vet's advice. Learn more about PCR at The Dairy Authority Lab.
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Joining the Rock River Laboratory Family
In March, The Dairy Authority joined the Rock River Laboratory family as an associate lab. Rock River Laboratory is known for analysis built on accuracy, innovation, and customer service - founded on years of experience and service. And we are excited to extend this opportunity for growth to the customers of The Dairy Authority.
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Navel Dipping in Dairy Calves
One thing producers, heifer raisers, and veterinarians can agree on are the importance of cleanliness when it comes to the care of the newborn calf.
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Hoof Trimming
Cow hoof trimming plays an important role in the prevention and therapeutic treatment of lameness in dairy cattle.
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Embracing Genomics for Precision and Profit
While genomics data offers myriad benefits and possibilities, the most challenging part of using the technology can be determining the best fit for you operation.
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Everything You Need
One of the most advanced and innovative labs in the country, The Dairy Authority has everything you need from Milk Quality tests to pregnancy tests.
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7 Tips for Healthier Calves
Raising calves from birth to weaning can be one of the most rewarding – and the most frustrating – aspects of dairy production.
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BVD Symptoms
One of the most sneaky and frustrating diseases with which dairies must deal is Bovine Viral Diarrhea or BVD.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Dairy Worker Retention
It’s no secret that virtually every industry in the U.S. is facing an unprecedented worker shortage these days.
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At Your Service: The Offerings of The Dairy Authority Lab
I started culturing milk samples in the basement of my home nearly 20 years ago. My goal back then was to provide accurate, useful data to my dairy clients, with faster turnaround times than those provided by other labs.
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Concrete and Healthy Feet: A Combination that’s Possible
Keeping cows mobile and minimizing involuntary culls due to lameness is an ongoing challenge for most confinement dairies.
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Dial in on Heifer Inventories
When I started practicing at The Dairy Authority 15 years ago, heifers were viewed as an asset to dairies, and bankers liked seeing a lot of them on the balance sheet.
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