PD Extra: Video helps visualize dairy nutrition during transition [March 13, 2013]

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March 13, 2013

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• /MORE images: See photo slideshows from the Hoof Trimmers Association Conference and National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, as well as images from the New Technology article about hoof software.

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• See an additional figure from the print article, "National Dairy FARM Program, like a 3-year-old, asks ‘Why?’"
• View all 2013 World Ag Expo Virtual Farm Tour videos in their entirety

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Minnie Ward
Accelerated Genetics
"I'm constantly motivated to improve our young calf programs."

Ximena del Campo
Penn State Extension
"Being the link between science and industry is particularly exciting."

Linda M. Chimenti
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
"By getting to know more people [in the dairy industry] personally, I will be able to make them aware of CAST as a resource for credible science-based information."

Click here to view more dairy industry new hires.

New video helps visualize cattle nutrition during transition period

Written by PD Editor Walt Cooley

A new YouTube video animates how and why dairy cows are metabolically challenged immediately after calving. Progressive Dairyman asked Balchem Marketing Manager Scott Sorrell to explain why dairymen should spend five minutes to watch it.

Click here to watch the video.

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Discussion of the book 'Drive' and employee incentives: A conversation with Tom Wall

Video by PD staff

PD Editor Walt Cooley talks with Dairy Interactive LLC's Tom Wall about the book "Drive" by Daniel H. Pink and what they think dairy producers can gain from it regarding employee motivation.

Click here to see the video.

Dairy worker safety and health: Injury and illness recordkeeping

Written by David Douphrate, Mary Bauer, William Brazile and Kyle Root

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all dairy employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace free of recognized hazards and follow all applicable standards. According to the recordkeeping standard, employers are required to prepare and maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Read more...

Progressive Events

Phil Vassar to welcome dairy producers to the Central Plains Dairy Expo
Compiled by PD Editor Karen Lee

The Central Plains Dairy Expo at the South Dakota Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is less than two weeks away. The Welcome Reception with a concert by Phil Vassar will kick off the event on March 26.

Read more to find out about upcoming presentations from a few breakout speakers.

March DAIReXNET webinar to focus on fresh cows
Compiled by PD Editor Emily Caldwell

On March 18, 2013 from noon to 1 p.m. CST, Elanco's Dr. Michael Overton will present a webinar titled, "Far-Off to Fresh Cow: Opportunities to Improve Transition Performance."

Read more to find out about his upcoming presentation.

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