Lameness remains one of the top health issues dairy farms battle, and it is also a serious animal welfare concern

The transition period receives the attention of the entire dairy industry because of the dramatic and intense changes that cows undergo

Eric Traupe has been at the table in the situation room with U.S. presidents and has sat across from kings and prime ministers during his 30-plus-year career stint working for both the CIA and U.S. Marine...

An animal’s ability to regularly, completely, and rapidly let down its milk in response to a proper milking routine is termed its “milkability.”

Highly pathogenic avian influenza. H5N1. Bird flu. Regardless of what you may call it, this virus has posed significant challenges to dairy farmers over the past year

Much has been written about the yield and quality differences among various grass species, but farmers planting forage grasses either as a companion crop with alfalfa, or as a pure stand, should pay attention

Plant-based milks, such as soy and almond products, are dairy milk’s biggest imposters, often served with the same promised benefits as cow’s milk

Cows will naturally go through a negative energy balance when they enter into lactation as their body adjusts from the dry period into milk production

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have now taken their oaths of office, and the 119th Congress has been seated

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the farm bill, supports America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards through several programs

When animals need medical attention, effective restraint makes the job easier and safer for both the person providing the care and the animal

The marriage of the words “vegan” and “January” was inspiration for the name of a program and organization originating in the United Kingdom in 2014

The start of 2025 marks a milestone for the U.S. dairy industry: the complete elimination of tariffs on dairy products under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

New findings enhance Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, the economic impact of Wisconsin’s dairy industry is bigger than...

Newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal

Creating success with what you have is the goal when it comes to cow longevity for farmers

Dairy farmers enjoyed higher milk prices in 2024 due to lower milk output for much of the year, and that same market force caused retail milk prices to climb to a new high

While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important

Some may argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day

Americans’ rekindled love affair with butter continues to gain momentum. In 2023, the average American consumed 6.5 pounds of butter