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Researcher: Genetics Are Making Dairy Cows More Productive
Researcher: Genetics Are Making Dairy Cows More Productive
Researcher: Genetics Are Making Dairy Cows More Productive
For many dairy farmers, it’s a decision that comes naturally.  Breeding for elite registered Holstein genetics that can position their herd for greater production, efficiency, and profitability for the future.   A recent study from Zoetis also helps show the positive effect genetic selection can have on environmental sustainability outcomes.   “What we fo...
Are Robotics The Future Of The US Dairy Industry?
Are Robotics The Future Of The US Dairy Industry?
Are Robotics The Future Of The US Dairy Industry?
Automation has been integrated into almost all aspects of our lives, and dairy farms are no different. In the last five to ten years, there’s been a huge increase in farmers adopting automated milking systems, said Courtney Halbach, Outreach Specialist with The Dairyland Initiative “Part of the reasons behind that is because they want to improve labor efficiency as well as milk production. So, we
Geiger: Holstein Diversity Meeting Consumers Demands
Butter. Cheese. Ice cream. Whole milk. Consumption is up nationally and globally. And to meet that growing demand, dairy farmers are generating more total pounds of the key ingredient, butterfat. Holstein Association USA President Corey Geiger said it’s a trend that’s been taking place for years. “In ...
Registered Holsteins Drive Opportunity Value
Registered Holsteins Drive Opportunity Value
Registered Holsteins Drive Opportunity Value
Partnering with the right people at the right time has been paramount to success at McCarty Family Farms. The century-old dairy farming operation has grown and adapted through the years, recently finding great returns by improving their genetic base with U ...
How Is Genomic Technology Helping Todays Dairy Producers
How Is Genomic Technology Helping Todays Dairy Producers
How Is Genomic Technology Helping Todays Dairy Producers
Healthy, productive cows. That’s the ultimate goal for any livestock operation, especially for dairy farmers, where markets can be unpredictable and margins tight. Miles Ramsay takes a look at how genomic technology is advancing the dairy industry today, and how producers can select the best cows to meet their breeding and profitability goals. ...

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