rfid

Have you ever considered radio frequency identification (RFID)for your herd, but just weren't sure if the benefits outweighed the costs? A new cost-benefit calculator is now available from the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium that can help you make that decision.

DairyCast 0147 Show Notes:

• Wes Jamison, University of Florida, highlights the moral dilemma that consumers face regarding animal agriculture and livestock production
• Which tag reader is the best for you?  Phil Anderson, IDology, tells how their technology is different
• Jorge Estrada, Leadership Coaching International, tells how to improve results with a multi-cultural workforce

DairyCast 0109 Show Notes:

• Expansion and movement of the US Dairy Herd by Walt Cooley, Progressive Dairyman (Click here for Reference Map)
  
• Utilizing RFID to maximize the benefits to your herd
• Next year's World Dairy Expo is already on the horizon, a visit with new General Manager, Marke Clarke