Foot bath technology worth looking at: hoof count.com – see videos and info below
Many farms use foot baths and struggle with maintaining it such that each cow has a decent bath and is effective over the long haul. Lameness is a serious issue – cow body condition plays a significant part in arming the cow against lameness – see a scientific publication...
Cheese production using Fleckvieh and breed comparison
https://www.fleckvieh.co.za/blog/post/there-is-no-milk-like-fleckvieh-milk/...
aAa mating principles as an aid in breeding decisions and sire selection
Breeding for balance with aAa analysis From: Progressive Dairyman Intern Michael Cox Published on 24 August 2015 Everything in life is a balance; even too much of a good thing can be bad. When breeding cows, farmers often tip the balance in favor of high yields and components, but...
2020 calendar to post and use as you may need
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Fluid balance in the post partum cow – udder edema
Have you ever asked yourself why there are cows coming into milk with more udder edema than others? Is it related to the time in utero? A hard calving? Age of the cow/heifer? Genetic causes? Feed related issues? Environmental circumstances? In depth discussion paper: https://dairy-cattle.extension.org/prevention-of-udder-edema-in-dairy-cows/ Preventing Udder Edemas in...
Handling cows for treatment – surgeries, herd work, safe examinations
If you have ever asked yourself – how can I work on my cattle with less fuss and potential for injury? Check out the below link. Easy Boss E Home...
ProCROSS crossbreds were more profitable than their Holstein herdmates in a 10-year study with high-performance Minnesota dairy herds Dr. Amy Hazel, Dr. Brad Heins, and Dr. Les Hansen University of Minnesota
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Tips and Technology related blog articles previously published to assist the Fleckvieh dairy farmer – see listing below
blog articles listed with specific technology that can help reach your goals in achieving a great performing Felckvieh dual purpose herd: #1. Humane and ethical treatment of down cattle #2. Biosecurity on your dairy farm #3. Stray voltage problems in Dairy cattle #4. How to reduce your dairy farm...
BFG 2018 Mahango – polled
This polled bull (A1A2) of the Metz line offers up an easy calving great bull for use in heifers. His TMI is 130 and the bull “Roundup” runs in his family blood line. “Roundup” daughters have proven as excellent truly dual purpose animals much like can be expected from...
BFG 2018 Vanuatu – genomic sire
This genomic sire – “Vanuatu” is a son of “Reumut” who produced champion winner daughters in Bavaria. He is also an A2A2 bull and has a TMI of 124. The expectation is tremendous udder quality in the daughters, easy calving and good fertility....