Lockburners Redefine Dairy Life in Sawyer County
Fred and Eleanor Lockburner moved from New Jersey to Eagle Run Farm near Sawyer County six years ago. They run 70 Holsteins on 245 acres with son Gary and daughter-in-law Debbie, focusing on bigger milk yield per cow, improved feeding, and selective culling to cut herd size from 80 to 70 while adding stalls and planning not to expand. Mrs Lockburner plays a key role in purchases and daily chores. The family aims for fewer but better cows with efficient management and planned heifer facilities awaiting freshening in existing maternity stalls.
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Lockburners boost dairy efficiency with smart barn updates
The Lockburners adopt a main maternity calving pen with camera monitoring and a copper-sulphate foot bath in a new barn. They installed red quarry tile, rely on five daily feedings, DHIA testing, and UW Extension guidance to optimize production while expanding with a calf barn and improved manure management. They plan to farm long term, ahead of Gary taking the helm, balancing caution with growth.
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