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Dairyland Labs Offers New Manure Testing Options
Dairyland Labs Offers New Manure Testing Options

Manure analysis can provide telling insights into what nutrients actually are being digested in a ration.

Is Technology the Answer to Dairy’s Sustainability Triple Threats?
Is Technology the Answer to Dairy’s Sustainability Triple Threats?

There are three main threats to dairy sustainability: lowering the carbon footprint, assuring continued availability of affordable water and a qualified labor force.

Six Ways to Help Preweaned Dairy Calves Succeed in Group Housing
Six Ways to Help Preweaned Dairy Calves Succeed in Group Housing

Factors for consideration include colostrum management, group composition and dynamics, bedding and space, nutritional management, early disease detection and the need for "real life" observations.

Vitamin E Feeding Strategies May Need to Flex
Vitamin E Feeding Strategies May Need to Flex

Supplies of Vitamin E may be limited through the rest of 2021. Dairy producers, in particular, may need help putting together a feeding plan with alternative antioxidant additives.

Industry experts provide tips to help keep just-weaned heifers on a healthy and productive roll.
Seven Tips To Avoid Post-Weaning Slump

When dairy calves' transition to weaning goes awry, so, too, can their health and productivity.

Democrat's Green New Deal Wants to Eliminate "Farting Cows"
Democrat's Green New Deal Wants to Eliminate "Farting Cows"

The Green New Deal is sending mixed messages to agriculture as it seeks to work with farmers and ranchers, but also mentions getting rid of “farting cows.”

FDA Approves First Animal Drug for Reduction of Manure Gas Emissions

A first-ever drug for reduction of ammonia gas in livestock has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use after being developed by Elanco.

A first-ever drug for reduction of ammonia gas in livestock has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use after being developed by Elanco.
FDA Approves First Animal Drug for Reduction of Manure Gas Emissions

A first-ever drug for reduction of ammonia gas in livestock has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use after being developed by Elanco.

Automated greenhouse gas sampling chambers were set up in a Texas Panhandle feedyard.
Feedyard Greenhouse Gas Study Analyzes Emissions, Mitigation Factors

A week spent in a feedyard pen is helping researchers gain a better understanding of greenhouse gas emissions.