
Tanya Eadie
Writer at Swineweb.com
Writer at Dairy Producer
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4 days ago |
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has secured a record-breaking $250 million from the Oklahoma Legislature to build a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. This is the largest state appropriation in the university’s history. When combined with $78 million allocated in 2023, the total investment marks a major step forward for veterinary education, food security, and public health in Oklahoma.
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4 days ago |
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Colostrum is critical for calf health, providing essential nutrients, antibodies, and growth factors needed in the first hours of life. Yet many dairy farms experience a seasonal drop in colostrum production, particularly in fall and winter. Understanding and managing this decline is key to supporting calf survival and herd success. Research shows that shorter daylight hours (photoperiod) and lower temperature-humidity index (THI) are linked to lower colostrum yields.
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1 week ago |
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Methane emissions remain a significant climate challenge, particularly in agriculture, where livestock contributes roughly 40% of global methane output. Dairy cattle alone are responsible for an estimated 8% of these emissions. In response, dairy companies are turning to targeted, on-farm solutions to cut their climate impact—chief among them, biodigester technology. Danone, a global food leader, has taken an active role in this effort.
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1 week ago |
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continued on Thursday, May 8, 2025 focusing on an avian influenza vaccine development with Dr. Alan Young. Dr. Young founded VST/Medgene Labs to assist in the translation of early stage technologies to the marketplace and to develop new vaccine and diagnostic tools for human and veterinary medicine. He will discuss how Medgene’s platform is being applied towards a vaccine for Avian Influenza in dairy cattle.
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1 week ago |
beefweb.com | Tanya Eadie
In cow-calf operations, the ultimate goal is simple but critical: one healthy calf per cow each year. Achieving this consistently hinges on strong reproductive performance, which directly affects profitability and herd efficiency. To manage reproduction effectively, beef producers should understand the basic anatomy and hormonal cycle of the cow’s reproductive system.
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