Dairy Performance Solutions

05/14/2025

A very valuable piece of advice from research that hasn’t been around that long, but that has the potential to unleash generational impacts on the health and productivity of your herd. We didn’t know this 30 years ago… In fact, we used to think dry cows could “take the heat” because they were free of the stress of milk production. Now we know that dry cows and their comfort are as important as the milking herd itself.

During the Hoard’s Dairyman April webinar, speaker Jimena Laporta offered data and analysis of recent and continuing studies on the lingering — and multigenerational — impact of heat stress

11/28/2024

📣Webinar Alert!

Join the National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its next webinar – “Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance” – on Dec. 4, presented by Curtis Horsens, Merck Animal Health.

The free, one-hour webinar starts at 2 p.m. CT. Get your seat saved! https://bit.ly/NMCDec4Web

11/28/2024

🌟 Attention Southeast Dairy Producers! 🐄

The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII), supported by USDA AMS, is here to help your dairy business thrive! 🌱

If you're in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico, don't miss this incredible opportunity.

💼 Grant Opportunities Available:

Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/farm-infrastructure-improvement-grant/

Precision Technology and Management Grant
https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/precision-technology-and-management-grant/

🗓️ Application Period: January 1 - March 5, 2025
⏰ Deadline: March 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET

These grants are designed to revitalize and spark innovation in the Southeast dairy industry. Whether you're looking to upgrade your infrastructure or implement cutting-edge technology, SDBII and MSU Dairy extension is here to support you.

👉 Mark your calendars and get ready to apply!
https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/FUNDING-CALENDAR/

08/02/2024

Great info on fighting heat stress with the advent of Agpro’s “Smart Soaker” technology from my good friend, McDonald.

DairyVoice is a podcast, available two times a month to dairy producers and associated industry professionals

04/26/2024

Cow-pleasing, water-saving technology that deserves serious consideration by producers all over the world! Eliminates the wasting of precious water without sacrificing (and even enhancing) the effects and efficiency of feedline soaking!

08/23/2023

August is always a difficult month for a dairy cow. In my experience, heat stress seems to have some cumulative risk for cows.

08/16/2023

AHV (Animal Health Vision) customers talk about their experience using the products and protocols to help dairy cattle and calves on their Idaho farms.

07/21/2023

With a sustainable and quorum sensing-based approach, we can make a real impact on the future of the agricultural sector.

05/19/2023

Another fantastic visit and great progress! Excited for what the future holds!!! Until next time… 🐄🌽🐄

05/12/2023

Water is the cheapest, most vital nutrient in dairy cattle diets. Yet cleanliness and availability are often overlooked.

05/09/2023

It's no walk in the park when it comes to providing cows with a proper and secure surface to walk on - long-term safety is key. Are you wondering how to make sure your cows keep their hooves firmly on the ground? Check out this easy guide to creating a walking surface that will last a lifetime and keep your cows safe and sound!

https://www.agproud.com/articles/57153-designing-concrete-floors-for-dairy-facilities-to-reduce-lameness-incidences