“John has dedicated countless hours to this association without any compensation or desire for recognition,” said DCHA Past President Eugene Myatt, who nominated Bernard for the award. Named for founding member Dr. Roger Cady, senior technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health, the Cady Award recognizes an individual’s distinguished service to the dairy calf and heifer industry. The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association is a group of calf and heifer growers partnered with allied industry and ... [Read More]
July 1 is the application deadline for six scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. These awards provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey cattle. The American Jersey Cattle Association has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual ... [Read More]
The initial purpose of cow stalls was to maintain overall cleanliness of the facility. It is recommended to size cow stalls for the largest cows in the herd as it is easier for smaller sized cows to rest in a bigger stall. Well-designed stalls allow freedom and ease of access to stall and feed. [Read More]
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