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Itle: We’re Watching HPAI Closely
Itle: We’re Watching HPAI Closely
Itle: We’re Watching HPAI Closely
Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza has been on the minds of backyard poultry owners, as well as large scale operations since late 2022.  Dr. Amber Itle, Washington state Veterinarian said it’s very normal for these influenza viruses to circulate.  But what she ...
USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
USDA: Milk Production Up Prices Down Again
It's becoming an unpleasant theme for the year, U.S. dairy operators could see a further squeeze on their margins as 2023 continues.  USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says once again, they’ve increased production projections while trimming milk prices.   So, wh...
2022 Annual Milk Production up 0.1% From 2021
2022 Annual Milk Production up 0.1% From 2021
2022 Annual Milk Production up 0.1% From 2021
Milk production in the United States came in at 226-billion-pounds last year, 0.1% increase from 2021.  Revisions to 2021 production increased that’s year’s total by 35-million-pounds.  Meanwhile, 2022’s revised production was down 158-million-pounds from the previous USDA publication.  Annual total milk production has in...
Gavojdian Joins WSU Through February
Gavojdian Joins WSU Through February
Gavojdian Joins WSU Through February
Washington State University’s Department of Animal Sciences announced earlier this month the addition of Visiting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Dinu Gavojdian.  Gavojdian comes to WSU from the Research and Development Institute for Bovine, Romania.  He joins Dr. ...
Blizzard Expected To Cost Yakima Valley Dairy Industry Millions
Blizzard Expected To Cost Yakima Valley Dairy Industry Millions
Blizzard Expected To Cost Yakima Valley Dairy Industry Millions
The more than 1,800 dairy cows that died in a blizzard in the lower Yakima Valley a few weeks ago will cost the dairy an estimated $4 million, not including the lost production.  Farm Service Agency program specialist Gerri Richter told Capital Press that seven dairy farms have given notices of loss to the agency’s office in Yakima, and more are expected to report soon.  The dair...
Keep Livestock Safe During Extreme Weather
Keep Livestock Safe During Extreme Weather
Keep Livestock Safe During Extreme Weather
Shelter from wind, and maintaining nutrition requirements, in extreme winter conditions are key in keeping livestock healthy and reduce stress.  Washington State University's Don Llewellyn said assuring proper feed and nutrition and water for livestock during adverse winter weather conditions is extremely important.  Bu...
Well Taken Care of Cows Most Productive
Well Taken Care of Cows Most Productive
Well Taken Care of Cows Most Productive
The Dairy Farmers of Washington, and many others around the country, have begun to realize that better they treat their cows, the better benefits they can reap.   Dan Wood, Executive Director of Washington State Dairy Federation, said that means things like good bedding, massagers and much more so that the consumers can be confident in the care.  ...

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