Calcium for dairy cows. If you are a dairy farmer, there is no other mineral you spend as much time thinking about or stressing over than calcium. When the effects of low blood calcium can lead to down cows, dystocia, uterine prolapse, retained placenta, mastitis, displaced abomasum, lower milk production, higher ketosis risk and decreased …
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As we face the biting cold of winter, it is a good time to remind ourselves how best to fight back against the cold and protect our calves. Calves experience cold stress when the ambient temperature drops below their thermoneutral zone, generally between 55⁰F – 70⁰F. For each 1⁰F drop below the thermoneutral zone, a …
Ask any new mother how she’s feeling and variations of “exhausted” will likely be uttered from her mouth. If a new mama cow could talk, her answer might be the exact same, especially if she is a 2- or 3-year-old that has just delivered her first or second calf into the herd, while she’s still …
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CDCB releases new Feed Saved trait Feed is the single highest expense on your farm, and therefore breeding for feed efficiency improvement can benefit your bottom line. In addition to lower feed costs, a more feed efficient herd is more sustainable with less manure and greenhouse gas impacts on the environment. Overall, you want your …
It is pregnancy-check season in many parts of the country – a time to identify and sell open cows and take steps to ensure pregnant cows deliver calves that are as healthy and strong as possible to help them thrive in the face of normal neonatal challenges. Here are five considerations for preg check to …
Each year, GENEX recognizes five employees or distributors who exemplify our core values. These recipients show a dedication to their cooperative and live out the principles that define GENEX. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Javier Cheang’s work as an AI Training Instructor personifies excellence. Javier spearheads AI training for the largest and most progressive dairy …
Colostrum is important on day one, but not any colostrum will do. It needs to be high quality and full of the nutrients that will give your calves the best start possible. With all of the colostrum choices, how can you be sure you are providing the best start for your calves? Let’s look at …
A rancher’s job is never done, but it can be easier with the GENEX Beef App. From the moment the sun first peeks over the horizon, until long after it has set, you are called upon to be a CEO, an accountant, a mechanic, a scientist and most important a caretaker. That is why we …
Many factors have major impacts on your dairy farm’s profitability but are out of your control, as the individual farm owner. However, genetic progress is one thing you can control! Today, many progressive herd owners are adjusting their view of the herd they want to be milking in the coming years. Dairy producers are prioritizing …
Mixed Breed Bulls Maximizing Efficiency And More Read More »
The single, most important meal a calf will consume in its life is the first feeding of colostrum. Knowing when and how to intervene are the first steps for ensuring a productive calf. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding colostrum supplements and replacements in your guide to colostrum feeding. How …
