Anaplasmosis is a serious condition that usually affects mature cows and bulls between summer and the early part of fall. While this disease is more common in the southern areas, the increase in cattle movement in the last decade has caused it to spread northward I found an article on The Dairy Site that talks about […]
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University of Illinois Study: Methionine For Dairy Cows
I was browsing through Dairy Herd Management when I found an article about the benefits of adding methionine to the Holstein cow diet. I thought it would be beneficial to our readers who have dairy cows. According to research performed by the University of Illinois, adding methionine to the diet of Holstein cows could enhance […]
Fighting Avian Infectious Bronchitis with Ceva’s IBron
I came across an article on The Poultry Site that talks about a new vaccine that can fight the Georgia serotypes of avian infectious bronchitis. Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a type of coronavirus. It infects chickens and targets the gut, kidney, respiratory tract and even the reproductive system of poultry animals. According to […]
Vaccines Protect Your Birds from IBV Shedding
I recently wrote about Ceva’s IBron which helps fight the Georgia serotypes of avian infectious bronchitis or IBV, a coronavirus that mutates fast and can be deadly in chickens. I chanced upon an article on Poultry Health Today that talks about shedding of IBV into the environment. Apparently, it does little to affect birds that have held […]
The Decrease in Number of Dairy Farms: Is This Normal?
I read an article on Farm Journal’s MILK that I found quite informative. In 2016, the number of licensed dairy farms dropped to 41,809. That is a 4% decline from 2015, according to the January milk production report of the United States Department of Agriculture. Most people believe that poor milk prices and lower margins […]
6 Career Pitfalls That Pertain to Just About Anybody
Nobody can avoid making decisions. What’s that—you say you’re not going to make any? Too late, you just made one. The average person changes jobs at least five times during their life, and some change careers as many as three times. In today’s whirlwind market, change is the rule, not the exception, and there […]
3 Tips for Attending Conferences and Conventions
As with most endeavors, planning and preparation are crucial to maximizing your experience at a conference. This includes all aspects of the event—the venue, the hotel, your travel, the various activities and sessions that are available, the people you’d like to meet, etc. What follows are three tips for planning and preparing for your next […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Attend a Conference
No matter how busy you are, attending conferences is one of the best ways to invest in the future of your career. Below are four of the main benefits of making conferences a regular part of your career development endeavors. Training – Conferences offer the opportunity to expand your knowledge base through a variety of […]
The Importance of Nailing the Phone Interview
The Importance of Nailing the Phone Interview: utmost importance! The objective of the phone interview is to secure a face-to-face interview. Here are quick tips!