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Risk creates rewards
The board of directors recently renewed the Cooperative’s vision and mission statements and our promise to you is: “To enhance producer profitability though integrated services.” Click here to learn more about the recent strategic planning meeting and the exciting events at the Cooperative.
Bruce Clark joins NorthStar Cooperative
A new business unit focusing on training and technical services has been created and will be spear-headed by Bruce Clark, DVM, of Coldwater, Michigan. In this business unit, Clark is responsible for assisting with the development of personnel training and recruiting, as well as growing the sales and service of the Cooperative. Read on to learn more.
Worry free reproduction
Brian Lepianka of B & D Dairy doesn’t worry about reproduction. Thanks to NorthStar Cooperative large herd reproduction technician Marlin Strehlow, he doesn’t have to. Click to learn more about how this herd of 1,600+ cows achieves a pregnancy rate of 21 percent while using NorthStar’s large herd reproduction technician service.
Tools to monitor your herd’s performance
The ability to use records effectively is a cornerstone of herd management. NorthStar Cooperative provides comprehensive production and reproduction analysis, as well as benchmarking through the use of Select RePRO Analysis, Dairy Production Analysis (DPA) and DairyMetrics. The first of a series, click to learn more about reproduction analysis offered through NorthStar Cooperative.
Using progesterone analysis to assess your breeding program
Veterinarians and reproductive specialists can use progesterone testing results to help identify underlying causes (anestrous, non-compliance with synchronization protocol, etc.) affecting the responsiveness to your synchronization program. Click here to learn more about appropriate progesterone levels throughout the heat cycle and how to establish a progesterone testing program.
AntelBio offers progesterone analysis
A progesterone analysis by milk or blood, has been added to the menu of management tools currently available at AntelBio. For more information, or to set up a progesterone analysis of your breeding program, contact Dr. Todd Byrem at AntelBio at byremt@antelbio.com.
Scholarships available
Deadlines for scholarships available from both NorthStar Cooperative and National DHIA are fast approaching. Both organizations offer several $500 scholarships. Click here for information on obtaining scholarship applications and deadlines.
Fertility added to IGENITY profile
Studies show dairy cow fertility has steadily declined for the past 20 years. The new multiple-marker fertility analysis available thru IGENITY gives producers a look into what has previously been an elusive trait. Click here to learn more about the multiple-marker analysis.
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