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WHAT IS YOUR DRY COW PROGRAM?

According to recent studies, mastitis is a major profit “zapper.” How much does even one clinical outbreak cost? The latest figures show a $100 loss for each time a cow gets a mastitis case. This includes lost milk production and the costs of treatment, extra labor,...

SPOTLIGHT ON DAIRY HERO Jason Volker, Maynard, Iowa

Over three and a half years ago, a young man in his 30’s bought 150 milking cows from a neighboring veteran farmer and went to work doing something most young people would avoid – dairy farming. Even with the economic downturn, Jason’s attitude remained resolute and...

The “Whole” Story

Don’t shortchange your calves. Exciting Penn State studies now confirm whole milk fed calves produce 3-4000 lbs more milk as first calf heifers than their counterparts fed milk replacer. If concerned about disease transmission, use a farm pasteurizer. Whole milk: it’s...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Herbert McPhail, Dairyman Hero

Herb McPhail has used AlphaGenetics, Inc. products faithfully since early 2009 and has seen his share of ups and downs. He’s been a farmer for over 50 years and singlehandedly milks a small herd of Jersey cows – his “Rocky Ledge Girls” – twice a day. Herb is one of...

Why Milk Replacer for Calves?

Milk substitute feeds for calves are just that – “substitutes” – for the real (and best) nutrition the Lord God designed for calves: MILK! Think about these facts: SOURCES: Products in milk replacers are often from foreign countries where low quality & safety are...