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New Year Brings in New FARM Rules for Dairies By Jennifer Hickerson
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armers Assuring Responsible Management Program (FARM) was created by the National Milk Producers Federation. FARM is analyzed every three years and updated as needed based on research, changes in the industry and consumer wants. The program is reviewed by an assortment of industry professionals such as veterinarians, farmers, leaders from cooperatives that are participating in the program and academic professionals. The last review was completed in 2015 with those changes being implemented starting in January 2017 under the FARM 3.0 version. Below are some of those changes: • Veterinary Relationship - You will need a Veterinary of Record document signed by you and your vet each year. You will need to document veterinary treatments that are done on your farm. • Employee Training Records - Cow Care and Ethics Agreement needs to be signed by all employees that are non-family. Each
employee should go through some type of training pertaining to their responsibilities on the farm. A training log that describes the type of training with the date of training needs to have both the employees and trainers signature on it. • Tail Docking - Routine tail docking is no longer permitted as of January 1, 2017. • Animal Care Commitment Form - Provide a general overview of animal care to livestock on your farm and how others are expected to treat and care for those animals. Be sure each employee understands and signs the form. FARM is third party verified. A major change in the 3.0 version involves accountability. In previous versions there were little follow-up done on dairies. If a farm hasn’t implemented a portion of the main requirements by the time their FARM evaluation occurs they will need to complete a corrective action plan and have up to a year for the needed corrections. There are also additional provisions that must be completed in the FARM 3.0 version besides what is listed above. If a farm does not have some of these completed by the time the evaluation is done a continuous improvement plan will be started. The evaluator will
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2016 KDDC Board of Directors & Staff
President’s Corner Richard Sparrow
Executive Committee President: Richard Sparrow Vice President: Charles Townsend, DVM Sec./Treasurer: Tom Hastings EC Member: Tony Cowherd EC Past President: Bob Klingenfus
Board of Directors District 1: Freeman Brundige 731.446.6248 District 2: Josh Duvall 270.535.6533 District 3: Don Kinslow 270.646.0086 District 4: William Crist Sr. 270.590.3185 District 5: Tony Cowherd 270.469.0398 District 6: Mark Williams 270.427.0796 District 7: Greg Goode District 8: Jerry Gentry 606-875-2526 District 9: Dwight Leslie 859.588.3441 District 10: Richard Sparrow 502.370.6730 District 11: Stewart Jones 270.402.4805 District 12: Larry Embry 270.259.6903 Equipment: Eric Risser 423.368.7753 Milk Haulers: Alan Wilson 606.875.7281 Genetics: Dan Johnson 502.905.8221 Feed: Tom Hastings 270.748.9652 Nutrition: Dr. Ron Wendlandt 502.839.4222 Dairy Co-op: Fabian Bernal 859.351.0610 Veterinary: Dr. Charles Townsend 270.726.4041 Finance: Michael Smith Former Pres.: Bob Klingenfus 502.817.3165
Employee & Consultants Executive Director: Maury Cox 859.516.1129 DC-Central: Beth Cox 859.516.1619 • 270-469-4278 DC-Western: Dave Roberts 859.516.1409 DC-Southern: Meredith Scales 859.516.1966 DC -Northern: Jennifer Hickerson 859.516.2458
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eflecting on the past year, and after observing forty years of milk price cycles, I must admit that I am somewhat confused by the 2016 dairy situation. Usually, a period of low milk prices is followed by reduced cow numbers and/or lower milk production. However, in 2016 we had dismal milk prices, but never really
saw U.S. milk production go into negative growth. Now, as we end 2016, we are seeing somewhat of an improvement in commodity prices followed by a better milk price. I do not think we are in a full-blown milk price recovery, but the margins are better than those in late spring of 2016. All the while, the other dairy exporting regions (New Zealand, Europe, and South America) have had noticeable reduction in their milk production in 2016. I am sure moderate feed prices, low cull cow prices, and ample replacement heifers have impacted U.S. cow numbers and U.S. milk production, but I am still surprised at the continued growth
of milk production in this country. Continued strong domestic demand for dairy products, especially cheese and butter have helped offset the constant growth by U.S. dairies. Likewise, some improvement in dairy exports has had a positive impact on the U.S. milk price. My best analysis of the situation is that it be viewed as a testament to the resiliency and resourcefulness of the U.S. dairy farmer. And, that is not news to anyone who has witnessed the ups and downs of this business.
Your Input Is Needed Most are aware of what The Kentucky Dairy Development Council mission statement is “To educate, promote and represent dairy producers and foster an environment for growth of the Kentucky Dairy Industry.” What better way to do this than listening to the producers! We are dedicated to helping dairy producers in any way that is possible and continually strive to better our services to you. That’s why we are seeking input for your newsletter. What would YOU like to see covered in each issue. Your input and opinions are a valuable resource to us and we would enjoy hearing from you. Please take a minute to share with us what you would like to see included in the newsletter. Responses can be sent to KDDC at 859-5162458 or email @ kddc@kydairy.org
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nother year has come and gone and it’s time again for the Kentucky Dairy Development Council Young Dairy Producer Conference, The Dairy Recognition Banquet and the KY Dairy Partners Meeting to take place at the Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY. This year’s event will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21-22, 2017. The bringing together of the YDPC, the Dairy Recognition Banquet and the KDPM has been a great success for all involved. It allows dairy producers, check-off promotions, allied industries and government agencies to meet in one location during a two day event and enjoy dairy education at its best and the perfect time to network and do business
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with one another. With everyone together it has been a great time to recognize the hard working dairy farm families that have excelled in production and quality in 2016. It also is a time to recognize dairy’s often unsung hero the “Quality Milk Hauler”. The KDDC is excited to announce, the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Board has approved the grant funding for the KDDC for 2017. This includes program funds for the Market Incentive Leadership for KY (MILK) Program, The KY Dairy Improvement Program, The Young Dairy Producers Program, and Program Promotions as well. The MILK Program makes up the largest portion of the grant at $550,000. This amount is to be matched by the KY milk handling partners. The KDDC is proud to say every dollar of this dynamic program is designated to be passed through to KY dairy farmers that voluntarily sign up in the program. Hopefully there is some good news involving the MILK Program which may open it up for more producers to participate. The KDDC Board of Directors voted unanimously at the January 27, 2017 Board meeting to propose changes to the MILK Program and to seek approval by all KY milk handlers that partner with KDDC and the KADF in the program. These changes will involve removing the milk production increase from the program and focus on quality. The main reason for removing this qualifier is the fact there has been too much milk produced in the nation and it has been costing producers larger marketing fees to get rid of the extra milk. Secondly, the program has seen a decline in producers qualifying for the premium because of not meeting the increased production levels over the progressive base. Milk handlers want higher quality milk so this proposal creates a win-win for everyone. One of the goals of the KDDC is to help producers be more competitive in the marketplace and nothing will increase their competiveness more than producing the level of quality milk processors desire. KY dairy farmers have improved quality considerably over the years. In 2015 KY farmers on Dairy Herd Improvement Records ranked first of the 11 southeast states in Somatic Cell Counts/ml. However, with the drop in milk prices and plant premiums received in 2016, the quality level has declined. By changing the MILK program it is believed KY producers will definitely respond with better quality milk. All KY dairy farmers will be notified of the qualifiers as soon as the KDDC receives agreements from all KY milk handlers. The KDDC is hoping to make the new program retro to February 1, 2017, so it is recommended to keep those SCC as low as you can.
Join us for the 10th annual Kentucky Dairy Partners Meeting February 21 & 22, 2017
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Day One 8:30 AM KDDC Young Dairy Producers Conference 2:00 PM ADA of Kentucky Board Meeting
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Are the Priorities for Your Time, Dollars and Resources in the Best Place? by Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, Extension Professor/Dairy Nutritionist, University of Kentucky
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ecently, I read an article entitled “Control the Controllable”. These three words really resonated with me as they relate to both my professional and personal life. Often times, way too much energy is spent worrying about or tackling issues we have no or very little control over or those which did not have a major impact. Our resources would be better spent on issues or practices that have an impact on our personal and professional lives. When it comes to managing a dairy operation, one must juggle many balls at once. Decisions need to be made as to those issues or areas which are important to devote resources to completing or exploring. Some issues are just not worth the energy to worry about “fixing” or altering them. Probably one of the best examples of “controlling the controllable” relates to worrying about if and when it is going to rain. Obviously, the amount and timeliness of rain impacts future feeding programs and potential profitability of a dairy operation, but we have very little direct “control” over getting it to rain on command, other than irrigating the crop. In this article, I would like to discuss those controllable management practices related to dairy nutrition programs which directly impact profitability. Specifically, what are the controllable components and thus manageable aspects which relate to (1) harvesting high-quality forage, (2) managing transition dairy cows, and (3) feeding practices for the milking dairy herd.
Forage Programs
Forages are the foundation for building rations for dairy cows. The quality of forages harvested directly impacts milk production, reproductive efficiency, cow health, and ultimately farm profitability. Most nutritionists list timely harvest of forages as the largest determinate of forage quality. From a “controllable” perspective, timely harvest of quality forages starts with planting research-proven varieties using good agronomic practices, such as proper soil fertility, appropriate seeding rate and depth, and timely planting and harvest. However, one often forgotten and controllable practice, which can negatively impact timely planting and harvest of forages, relates to the timely maintenance and calibration of planting and harvesting equipment. By completing these tasks ahead of time, we have greater control over the uncontrollable when earlier harvest is needed than expected or weather-related delays require multi-tasking when harvesting or planting multiple crops. Environmental temperatures and soil moisture at various stages of plant growth do impact the quality of forages harvested, but unfortunately these belong in the uncontrollable category. Various management practices associated with harvesting and
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storage of silage are controllable by dairy managers and impact the quality and amount of silage available after storage. These controllable factors start with harvesting silages at the proper moisture or dry matter content and stage of maturity for small grains, grasses, corn for silage, and alfalfa. For corn silage, the proper use of kernel processers on forage choppers to adequately break up corn kernels (only 2-3 half or whole kernels remain per 32 oz chopped silage) and corn cobs (broken into 8 pieces) improves the availability of starch for the rumen microbes as well as decreasing sorting of corn cobs by the cows. In addition, rapid harvest of silage crops, adequate packing in bunkers/piles to exclude oxygen, and covering the top surface (plus side walls in bunkers, piles, and trenches) immediately with an adequate amount of plastic or other material are considered controllable factors which influence quality and quantity of forage at time of feeding. For bunkers, trenches, and piles, the plastic covering needs to be weighted down with tires or tire walls which touch one another to minimize spoilage in the top layers and prevent wasting potential feed.
Managing Fresh Cows
Feeding and management practices for late lactation cows through the first 2 to 3 weeks after calving directly impact cow health, fertility, and milk production. Our management goal is to get these cows to eat well shortly after calving and to lose less than a 0.5 to 0.75 point of body condition score in early lactation. Cows which are overconditioned at calving (at or greater than a body condition score of 3.5) lose more body condition after calving than slightly thinner cows and have higher incidence rates of dystocia and metabolic diseases and lower reproductive efficiency and milk production. Thus, an important controllable management practice is to evaluate the body condition during late lactation and make management practices to prevent a group of cows from being overconditioned. Dairy cows store fat internally around their organs (kidneys and digestive tract) whereas beef cattle store fat under their skin. The good news is that body condition scores do reflect internal stores of fat. Feeding programs during the dry period should not allow dry cows to gain weight or body condition. Thus, often times corn silage and other sources of energy, like grain, need to be limited even more than we originally practiced to prevent feeding too much energy. Proper mineral balance in these cows also is important in preventing subclinical milk fever and other associated metabolic disorders. Thus, the mineral content of forages needs to be analyzed, rations balanced, and urine pH of pre-fresh or serum calcium concentration in recently fresh cows (less than 3 days in milk) checked to make sure rations are achieving the desired results. Ration adjustments need to be made when urine pH or serum calcium targets are not realized. Forage mineral content needs to be measured using wet chemistry methods and includes analyzing for chlorine, sulfur, potassium and sodium concentrations at a minimum.
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Transition cows need to be managed to reduce heat stress and stresses associated with overcrowding. Fans and sprinklers (if appropriate) for these cows are critical to reduce heat stress. Overstocking these cows, i.e. when more cows than the average calve in a set time frame, can result in a higher incidence of diseases post-calving. These cows need additional feedbunk (36 inches/cow with post and rail and 30 inches/cow with headlocks) and resting space (80% of capacity) than the main milking herd. The area needs to be clean and well bedded. These cows have the lowest immunity naturally and, as such, are the most susceptible to infections such as metritis or mastitis.
Controllable Feeding Practices
Getting the appropriate amount and composition of feed delivered to the feedbunk, providing adequate bunkspace (24 inches/cow), and having feed available 20+ hours daily are the hallmarks for managing feeding programs for lactating dairy cows. The key is paying attention to all of these details by evaluating whether all employees and/or family help are following the correct feeding practices and, as a manager, making modifications when necessary. Maintenance and appropriate adjustments on TMR mixers are important in the delivery of properly mixed feed with adequate particle length. In particular, knives and leading edge sweeps on
vertical TMR mixers need to be replaced and adjusted for proper operation of the mixer. Without this routine maintenance, the TMR may under or over mix the feed which can lead to cow health issues, such as lameness or reduced butterfat. Clean, fresh water should always be available from at least 2 locations per group of cows. Water is the nutrient needed in the largest quantity by all mammals. For every pound of milk a cow produces, she needs to drink 4 to 5 lbs of water. Limiting clean, fresh water intake decreases feed intake and milk production, opposite to our goal. Lactating cow groups, other than the fresh group, should ideally be stocked at 100% of resting space, but no greater than 120%. Housing first-calf heifers separately from mature cows reduces stress on these heifers and improves milk production. So we come back to my initial point: “Are you controlling the controllable instead of worrying about the uncontrollable?”. Several factors and issues are beyond our control. Spending valuable resources on these uncontrollable factors dilutes the amount of time and resources available for controlling what is within our control. Various components associated with forage production and management of the feeding and management programs for not only the milking herd but also dry cows and heifers are controllable. Time and money are best spent on controlling what is in our realm of control not what is outside our influence and control.
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Dairy Situation and Outlook By Calvin Covington, ccovington5@cs.com, 336-766-7191
January 2017 Highest Class I Mover in two years. The January Class I Mover at 3.5% fat is $17.45/cwt. and 2.0% fat is $14.09 (2.0%). This is the highest Class I Mover since January 2015. On the other hand, as the following table shows, the average Class I Mover in 2016 is the lowest Mover since 2009. Also, 2016 saw the greatest spread between the Class I Mover at 3.5% fat versus 2.0% fat, since the current method used to calculate the Mover was implemented in 2000. Due to the average fat content of milk used in Class I being about 2.0%, following the Mover at 2.0% fat is a better indicator of price changes in high Class I utilization markets such as the southeastern U.S.. As seen below, on a 3.5% basis the 2016 Mover was $1.54/cwt. lower than 2015. However, on a 2.0% basis, the Mover was $1.80/cwt. lower which is in more line with the decline dairy farmers saw in their 2016 milk checks compared to 2015. Dairy demand remains strong, especially for manufactured products. Through the first ten months of this year, compared to the same period a year ago, commercial disappearance of butter and cheese is up 5.5% and 3.6%, respectively. On the international front, for the past two months, exports of butter, cheese, and powder are running ahead of last year. Fluid milk demand continues to decline, but not as much as in previous years. Through October, conventional milk sales are down 1.1%, while organic sales are up 5.6%. In the three southeastern federal orders, combined fluid sales are up slightly compared to a year ago. However, the increase in fluid sales is from milk packaged by plants outside of the marketing areas. For example in the Florida order, total fluid sales are up about 1%, but sales by plants located in the Florida order are down 2.15%, while sales from outside plants are up 23%. More milk and more cows. The nation’s dairy herd is
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estimated at 9.339 million head, at the end of November. This is 4,000 more cows than October and 17,000 more cows than last November. November saw the third consecutive month with production increasing greater than 2%. Texas is leading the way with November production up 11.4%, and 28,000 more cows, compared to a year ago. In Texas, there is new plant construction and existing plants expanding, to handle the increased production. Production continues to increase in the Midwest and Northeast. New York produced 4.4% more milk in November, Michigan was up 5.3%, and Wisconsin up 2.2%. For the second consecutive month, California production was up at 0.2%. In the Southeast, November production was down 3.7% in Florida and 2.2% in Virginia. Higher blend prices. We project December blend prices in the three southeastern orders to be the highest for all of 2016 with prices $1.50 to $2.00/cwt. greater than November. We project January 2017 blend prices similar to December. For all of 2017 we project blend prices about $2.00/cwt. higher than 2016, about the same as 2015. Commodity prices and milk prices. The prices of four dairy commodities; butter, cheese, nonfat dry milk powder (NFDM), and dry whey, are responsible for about 80-85% of the blend prices in the three southeastern federal orders. The remaining 15-20% is due to the Class I and II differentials. As such it is helpful to review the prices of these four commodities, as reported and used by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to calculate milk prices. A review of these prices helps us better understand past milk prices, and provide some indication of future milk price direction. Low farm milk prices in 2015 and 2016 were, primarily, due to low NFDM (lowest in 12 years) and dry whey (lowest in 7 years) prices. About 50% of the skim/nonfat powder, and 40% of dry whey produced in the U.S. is exported. As a result, world prices for these two commodities drive the domestic price. Strong world milk production, especially in the European Union (EU), along with decreased global demand put downward
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pressure on these prices in 2015 and the first half of 2016. The result was lower farm milk prices. Milk production in the EU, the world’s largest milk producing entity is declining. World demand for dairy products is improving. The result is increasing world dairy commodity prices, and thus higher domestic prices, especially for NFDM and dry whey. During the last quarter of 2016, the NFDM price averaged $0.08/lb. and dry whey $0.12/lb. higher than the
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Young Dairy Producer Opportunity The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council are teaming up to offer KY young dairy producers an opportunity to attend the 25th Anniversary PDPW Annual Business Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, March 15-‐16, 2017. We are looking for up to 20 young dairy farmers between the ages of 20 – 40 years, either couples and/or singles that are available to travel from March 14th through the 17th to Wisconsin to attend the PDPW Business Conference. This event will be one of the most dynamic, energetic and informative conferences you will ever attend. Plus this one should be extra special since it is the 25th year anniversary of the conference. The KDDC will arrange and cover the travel and room cost of the trip. A $100 non-‐ refundable registration fee per person is required payable at registration. The PDPW is offering KY producers who register through KDDC, a group rate. For 10 or more dairy farmers, we will extend a SPECIAL rate of 10% off our MEMBER rate and for a group of 20 or more, 20% off our MEMBER rate. Registration for this offer ends January 15, 2017 and is first come, first serve. If you are serious about your future of dairy farming, this is a must attend event. You can register by filling out the form below and mail to KDDC, 176 Pasadena Drive or go online to www.kydairy.org and register or call (859) 516-‐1129.
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Obituary: Mr. Larry Mutter, Dairy Leader Cave City, KY By Julie Walker, agrivoice@yahoo.com Many in the Dairy Community are familiar with the life work of Larry Mutter, Cave City, KY. Larry, an avid supporter of the southeast dairy industry in many sectors, was an ambassador at any event at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. He was an official of the Kentucky State Fair Dairy Department and attended and supported events there for over 50 years. His work led to the formation of the Dairy Shows at the North American International Livestock Exposition, he was a familiar face at the KY National series of sales for all breeds, and was involved in sales efforts in both the public and private sectors. He was a leader in the Kentucky Holstein Association, and as such, was well known to Holstein breeders across the country. Not only a leader, he was a staunch friend to many and the industry. He was recognized as the 2015 Kentucky Dairy Supporter of the Year by SUDIA/ADA of Kentucky. Larry Mutter, 76, of Cave City, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at
T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Glasgow, the son of the late Raymond L. and Helen Page Mutter. Larry was a dairy farmer and presently employed by Cave City Tourism. He was a 1958 graduate of Austin-Tracy High School, graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1962 and earned his master’s degree in agriculture from the University of Kentucky. Larry was a wellknown cattleman in and around Barren County and Kentucky. He attended the Kentucky State Fair for 50-plus years and was a judge for the dairy cattle events. He was active in the Cave City Chamber of Commerce and the Cave City Lions Club. He was awarded the Ernie Award for 2016 by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce. Larry accepted Christ at the age of 14 and attended Caveland Baptist Church. He is survived by one brother, Joe Alan Mutter (Linda), of Glasgow; three sisters, Carolyn Harp, Gaye Shaw and Janis Turner, all of Glasgow; two aunts, Laverne Mutter and Martha Mutter, of Glasgow; and several nieces, nephews and greatnieces and nephews.
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KDDC is supported in part by Southland a grant Dairy fromFarmers the Kentucky Fund is proud toAgricultural introduce MeganDevelopment Bailey as the Mobile Dairy Classroom Ins
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ith a healthy margin of victory, four members of the Spencer County FFA chapter took home the top prize at the 2016 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. For this national FFA contest, all four team members’ scores must count. Kentucky FFA outpaced the next team, Florida, by 148 points, and all four Kentucky teammates were in the top seven individuals in the National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Career Development Event (CDE). Following Kentucky and Florida were teams from Ohio, California, Minnesota, Georgia, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Missouri, and New Mexico. Seven of the top 10 state teams also competed at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg and placed in the top 10 there as well. However, team members may have been different between the two contests. The top three teams from Indianapolis are invited to participate in the Royal Highlands Show in Scotland next summer. The high individual was also a Southern judge. Ainsley Peterson is from the Lafayette FFA chapter in Florida and
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Left to right: Coach Bland Baird, Michael Bentley, Max Dippel, John Brumley, and David Williamson she won by an eight-point margin. Individual scores are a combination of classes, reasons, the written test, and DHI evaluation. Peterson was followed by David Williamson, Spencer County FFA, Kentucky; Sarah Lehner, Buckeye Valley FFA, Ohio; Michael Bentley, Spencer County FFA, Kentucky; Brandon Almeida, Hilmar FFA, California; John Brumley, Spencer County FFA, Kentucky; Maxwell Dippel, Spencer County FFA, Kentucky; Todd Allen, Brunswick FFA, Maryland; Matthias Annexstad, South Central Agri Science Academy Ainsley Peterson FFA, Minnesota; and Megan Davenport, Woodbury FFA, Connecticut. The contest includes a written test on dairy management, evaluation of DHI records, six classes of dairy cattle to judge, three sets of oral reasons, and a team activity that includes evaluating a farm and providing feedback on the farm’s reproductive performance. The topic of the team presentation changes each year and is similar to ever-popular National Dairy Challenge. Reprinted by permission from the (October 24, 2016) blog on HD Notebook. Copyright 2017 by W.D. Hoard & Sons Company, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
KDDC is supported in part by a grant from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Cont’d from pg. 1 monitor progress and this must be resolved within three years. These additional areas are below: • Herd Health Plan-Areas such as: newborn calf management, sick animal care, non-ambulatory animal care, and euthanasia. A farmer needs to have a written plan describing their standard operating procedures. • Feed/Water Access - All animals on farm must have access to water and feed available to meet each animal’s nutrient needs for maintenance, growth, and lactation. • Body Condition Scores - 99% of the herd is required to have a body condition score of 2 or more. • Locomotion Score - 95% of lactating and dry cows needs to score a 2 or less. • Hock/Knee Lesion Scores - 95% of lactating and dry cows needs to score a 2 or less. Although the KDDC was not involved in the development or implementation of the FARM Program, your KDDC dairy consultants can help in providing assistance. Each dairy has received or will be receiving a “Rite in the Rain” treatment book that includes a Veterinary/ Client-Patient Relationship form that can be used. Consultants can also assist in helping producers develop SOPs. Contact your KDDC consultant for further assistance.
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2017 Dairy Calendar of Events
February 21 Kentucky Alfalfa Conference February 21 Young Dairy Producers Conference, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY 9:30 AM CT February 21 Dairy Awards Banquet, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY 6:00PM CT February 22 KY Dairy Partners Meeting and Industry Trade Show, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY 9.30 AM CT February 22 SUDIA Board Meeting, Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green KY
March 2017
March 6-8 Southern Dairy Conference, Atlanta, GA March 07 Dean Animal Care Meeting, Cave City Convention Center March 14 State 4-H Dairy Jeopardy Contest, Barren County Extension Office March 15-16 25th Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Conference, Madison, Wisconsin March 24 KDDC Board Meeting, Nelson County Extension Office, Bardstown
April 2017 April 6-8 April 20
Kentucky National Dairy Show and Sale, State Fair Grounds, Louisville, KY Organic Valley, Conservation Practices Field Day, U K Eden Shale Farm Owen County
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April 22
4-H Dairy Cow Camp, Barren County
May 2017
May 13 Dairy U: Know Before You Show, Burley Fields Livestock Center, Horse Cave May 22-24 Alltech International Symposium, Convention Center, Lexington, KY May 26 KDDC Board Meeting, TBA May 27 Mercer Co. Dairy Day, Clouds Restaurant, Harrodsburg, KY May 30- June 1 Precision Dairy Farming Conference 2017, Hyatt Regency, Lexington, KY
June 2017
June 3 Harrodsburg 4-H District Dairy Show, Mercer Co Fairgrounds, 9:30 A.M. June 5 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, U K Coldstream Dairy 9:00 A.M. June 10 Edmonton 4-H District Dairy Show, Metcalfe Co. Fairgrounds 9:00 A.M. June 12-13 Kentucky Jr. Livestock Expo East. Morehead, KY June 15 Dairy Night at Lexington Legends, 5:00 P.M. June 22 Dairy Night at the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5:00 P.M. CT June 23-24 Western Rivers Kentucky Jr. Livestock Expo. William ”Bill” Cherry Ag/Expo Center, Murray ,KY June 28 Shelbyville 4-H District Dairy Show, Shelby Co Fairgrounds 9:00 A. M.