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Before the Sun Rises: Dusk. Dawn. Dairy. Diamond V. In Celebration of International Women`s Day
Rise and Shine You rise at 5:00am. The alarm clock goes off on the cherry-stained nightstand. Instinctively, you shut it off and step out of bed. You quickly get dressed and shuffle downstairs. Entering the kitchen, you start the coffee pot. Your favorite white ceramic cup, with a chip on the handle, hangs above the kitchen sink. Pulling it from the hook, you fill it to the brim, taking a second ...
By Diamond V
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Enhance Productivity in Your Calf Crop
Each dairy farmer has their own philosophy around the best way to raise calves. Every farm is different, and what works best on one farm may not work on another. Regardless of system, there are general guidelines that apply to any successful calf raising operation. When these guidelines are not followed, bottlenecks are created that impair growth and productivity. Because your system is ...
By Diamond V
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Can Dura Trac Calf Stalls be Used Outdoors?
Are you a farmer looking for a quick and easy way to keep your calves in an enclosed area while being outdoors? You are probably tired of rusted, hard-to-clean enclosures that are not safe for your livestock. If you are in need of a cost-efficient way to raise calves, then the Dura Trac Calf Stall may be the product for you. The Dura Trac Calf Stall is the ideal calf stall for both indoor and ...
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The Long-Term Ramifications of Heat Stress on Dry Cows
At VES, there are few aspects of cow care that fester in our craw more than ignoring the impacts of heat stress on dry cows. It’s a critical period in a cow’s lactation cycle that deserves every ounce of care and attention as all others and can have long-term implications on a herd if ignored. Dry Cow (n.) – A late gestation, non-lactating cow. Often considered an afterthought ...
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Happy cows = better milk producers - Case Study
Recycling areas: TyreVarious scrap Company name: Erri-Comfort A/S (Danish Genetics A/S) Located: Skærbæk, Danmark Erri-Comfort A/S was founded by veterinarians specialised in diseases of cattle. They aim at preventing diseases and improve production in dairy herds. They produce a great part of our products ourselves and they are able to optimize in accordance with the ...
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