Dairy Cares Video: Bright Ideas
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Sustainability
Robots Help Carry On Dairy Family Traditions
For dairy farmers, sustainability means making decisions today by considering how those choices will serve the animals, the environment, and their family and community well into the future. California dairy farmers have been advancing their use of technology for more … Continue reading
Bright Ideas Decrease Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Dairy Cares, March 2018 When it comes to energy use, California dairy farm families are implementing bright ideas to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Dairies are increasingly turning to energy-use-efficiency, conservation, and clean-energy technologies. Dairy farmers are partnering with … Continue reading
CDQAP February 2018 eNewsletter
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Dairy Families and CDFA Partner on New Ways to Reduce Methane
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded $9.64 million in grant funding to 17 dairy farms for their proposed projects to improve manure management. The inaugural recipients of the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) represent a wide range … Continue reading
CDQAP: Antibiotic Resistance and Dairy Producers Video Series
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CDQAP January 2018 Newsletter
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Spread the Butter and the Word: California Dairies Showcase Their Role in a Sustainable Food System
The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and resolutions, and dairy is in the buzz. Whether it’s in social circles or social media, there seems to be a lot of discussion about dairy’s role in a sustainable … Continue reading
CDQAP Ruminations: Antibiotic Resistance – New Laws & Opportunities
New state and federal laws seek to prevent antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals. A review of herd health and treatment programs may reveal opportunities to decrease medication costs. Highlights: What You Need to Know About Antibiotic … Continue reading
CDQAP Ruminations: How stockmanship training for employees can improve your bottom line
Highlights: What You Need to Know About Animal Handling & Profitably Increasing scientific evidence demonstrates that handling practices which increase livestock stress levels result in measurable reduction in milk production, increased retained milk and decreased conception. For producers participating in … Continue reading