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Study: Manure likely to cause most illness from …

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Why do some Americans lack adequate dairy nutrition

WEBThe “Exploring Fluid Milk & Dairy Food Consumption Patterns to Improve Diet Quality & Nutrition Equity” study reveals a disconnect between consumer perception and …

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Struggles with child care, health insurance threaten future …

WEBOver the last 10 years, farm families have told us that public insurance options, making insurance easier for self-employed people to access, universal health …

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Hoof health starts with heifers

WEBHoof health starts with the heifer and begins with an ongoing system to prevent, manage and control the impact of hairy heel warts in the milking herd. Kohlman …

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As pandemic drags on, mental health still a big problem …

WEBMORE: Farm Center part of multi-state effort focusing on mental wellness. A study by the National Rural Health Association found that rural populations are three …

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Know body condition scoring basics for your flock of …

WEBBCS is monitored in sheep and goats on a 5-point scale that increases or decreases by half-point increments. “The ideal score falls between a range of 2.5 to 4, …

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Mystery cow disease in two states confirmed as avian influenza

WEBAn illness affecting dairy cows in Texas and two other states over the past three weeks has been a mystery up until now. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's …

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Migrant farm workers in Wis. will have more safety protections in …

WEB0:45. Migrant farm workers in Wisconsin will have additional heat, health and safety protections this year under revised administrative rules that took effect earlier this …

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Study: living near ag associated with higher glyphosate levels in …

WEB0:45. Living near farmland can significantly increase people’s exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup, new research …

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WWASH conference to focus on benefits of soil health and water …

WEBManaging these systems is at the heart of the new Wisconsin Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference, which takes the best of the Wisconsin Cover Crop and …

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What we know and don't know about the spread of bird flu in …

WEBHeifers, calves, youngstock and dry cows don't seem to be impacted. "The severely affected cows producing 90-100 lbs. of milk per day will come in and look like a …

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Producers grapple with UW Health's shift from local food

WEBFor the past four years, UW Health has touted its wide-ranging commitment to local farms and sustainable sourcing. UW's goal to source 20% to 30% of its meat, …

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The who, what, when, where and why of calcium supplementation

WEBBolus: “When looking at boluses, check the ingredients carefully,” advised Dr. Foulke. “The best oral calcium sources are acidogenic salts, such as calcium …

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Protect workers on your farm safe with a safety and health policy

WEBEvery farm business, regardless of size or type needs a safety and health policy. Agriculture remains head and shoulders above other industries in terms of unique …

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Owners of oak trees can help to slow spread of disease killing trees

WEBDespite the historic warm weather, the threat to the health of oak trees remains low as April nears. Oak wilt has been infecting oak trees in Wisconsin since the …

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Calorie labels continue to have no impact on our food choices

WEBIn 2008 New York City became the first to require the posting of calorie counts in restaurants. In 2010, as part of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the FDA …

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Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between …

WEBIn a move to curb the spread of bird flu in cattle, the USDA has ordered that lactating dairy cows be tested for the virus before moving to another farm across state …

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Animal fats: Separating fact from fiction

WEBFT. ATKINSON - Go ahead, enjoy a juicy steak and dollop butter on that baked potato. It's not just okay, it's actually good for you. Saturated fats, including …

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Regenerative farming practices takes farmer from near ruin to …

WEBRegenerative farming practices takes farmer from near ruin to success. JUNEAU – Gabe Brown, a North Dakota farmer who adapted holistic and regenerative …

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Are hot dogs healthier without added nitrites

WEBNEW YORK - Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without "added nitrites." Are they any healthier? Oscar Mayer is touting …

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Calf vitality critical in the first 24 hours

WEBBy giving a score of 3 to 0 within the 10 categories of VIGOR (visual appearance, initiation of movement, general responsiveness, oxygenation, and rates), …

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Alarming suicide rates reflective of stresses felt by veterinarians

WEBA report released last year by the AMVA in partnership with Merck Animal Health, veterinarians are 2.7 times more likely than the general public to die by suicide. …

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