PD Extra: Consider portable ultrasound [August 1, 2013]

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August 1, 2013

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Consider portable ultrasound to maximize dairy returns

Written by Karen Abbott

Editor's note: This article is from the Progressive Dairyman – Canada July 21, 2013 issue.

With all of the challenges present for producers today, the task of continuing to find efficiencies and opportunities to enhance productivity are essential to remain competitive and profitable.

The next rising star is incorporating portable bovine ultrasound into the dairy’s reproductive management programs.

Dairy Carrie ruffles Panera's feathers with social media

Written by PD Intern Amanda Meneses

Carrie Mess, a Wisconsin dairy farmer commonly known on social media as Dairy Carrie, found a way to make giant ripples in the industry through social media.

On Friday, July 19, Mess decided to have lunch at her local Panera Bread after a morning watching 4-H and FFA students showing dairy cattle at the Dane County Fair. While glancing at the menu she noticed the chicken described as “all-natural, antibiotic-free.”

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Cow-Side Investigation, Part 2: Bedding tips

In the second video of a three-part series about investigating and solving cow comfort issues, Alltech Dairy Specialist Tom Lorenzen describes options for bedding and the importance of grooming stalls.

Click to see the video.

See Part 1 of the Cow-Side Investigation video series.

Don’t settle; surround yourself with top performers

Written by Lori Lennard

I’m standing in a farm shop with the owner, and his frustration with his staff is evident from the look on his face.

“They lack in the details, they don’t listen, and they’re just not getting it done,” he tells me.

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