Helga the Hereford is a full-size cow model designed to simulate difficult calvings. Helga allows beef and dairy producers to practice critical skills in a non-emergency situation before needing to use the skills on a live animal.
Dairy News
The 84th annual Minnesota Nutrition Conference was held this past September in Mankato, and covered a wide range of topics from neonatal nutrition, improving protein utilization of dairy cows, and updates on forage nutrition of cattle.
Research on affordable nutrition for long-lived cows helps organic operations survive
Raising replacement cows can be expensive so creating a cost-effective replacement strategy is important.
A reversed SWOT analysis, or TOWS, can help you identify new business opportunities and recognize potential threats before they become a problem.
Continually rising feed prices have tightened margins for dairy farms, making reducing wasted feed critical to farm success.
With a variety of skills and experience, often hard-won through working for others, Latinos look for ways to lower barriers to ownership.
Sustainability is not a single metric, but rather a set of attitudes, practices and systems that reduce the environmental burden and waste from a system. The recent Minnesota Nutrition Conference focused on opportunities and challenges associated with improving the sustainability of livestock operations.
Robotic milking is a great choice for many farmers. It is worth thinking about if your goals and management style will lead to success.
Discussions aid understanding of high-tech dairy systems, cow health, and the farm’s bottom line.