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IANS – Extended Lactation in Cows

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Bee
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It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. ~ Mark Twain When George Gershwin composed the song It Ain’t Necessarily So, he was onto something. I’d love … Continue reading →

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Breeding Age

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Bee
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“Research over a number of years has indicated that, economically the optimum age at first calving is between 23 and 25 months of age.” The Dairy Site Making decisions based on economics when you are dealing with a biological function … Continue reading →

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Drying Up the Cow

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Bee
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  It’s that time of the year again — yes, spring, but that wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. This is also the time of year when the milk cow should be dried up to give her a break … Continue reading →

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