Each summer, we hire a few extra farm hands, mostly high school and college students. We live decently close to Wichita, Kan., so there are many candidates. However, very few of those individuals have...

While pair-housing calves has many benefits, it also brings some disease risks. Researchers suggest pairing early in life to capture all the upsides of pair housing

Working with cattle is all about strategy

Starch inclusion in the ration provides readily available digestible energy for dairy cattle

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Between 10 and 28 days in milk, our vet palpates and checks each of our fresh cows

We know all too well that cows prefer to spend more than half of their day resting in a lying position

There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

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

Living near a farm can be an acquired taste for some

Ensure that your heifer facilities are designed for your heifer sizes and needs

Starting calves off on the right foot is essential for the longevity and resiliency of every dairy farm

A 2023 study found the prevalence of lameness in dairy cattle to be 23%. It’s understandable, then, that hoof health and regular trimming have been incorporated as a consistent part of animal care...

Exploring first insemination requires some trial and error as we aim to discover the best time to provide a first service to our cows

Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of colostrum and the impact it can have on getting calves off on the right foot from the start

Fall always welcomes more cases of lameness in dairy herds. Anecdotally, it can be associated with long days of standing on concrete in the summer and additional wet hoof scenarios caused by sprinklers...

Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so

The dairy industry has widely accepted sand as a leading bedding material. Nearly two-thirds of dairies utilize sand bedding in some format according to Nigel Cook, director of The Dairyland Initiative...

Showing at the county fair teaches us many things that we will continue to carry with us our entire lives