All Guest Blogs are provided to Hoard’s Dairyman by members of the dairy industry. Content is created and owned by the organizations that submit them.
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May 29 2025
Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?
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May 23 2025
When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance
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May 12 2025
When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line
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May 2 2025
Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor
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April 21 2025
Feed makes up more than half of the costs on a dairy farm. In recent years, more attention has been given to the cost of feed shrink
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April 11 2025
During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat
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April 4 2025
Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production
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March 24 2025
It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true
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March 14 2025
At first, dairy producer James Vander Waal was hesitant. He’d learned of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring and was intrigued by the possibilities but wasn’t sure he’d see enough return...
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March 10 2025
Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm
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Feb. 26 2025
With trait advancements like HarvXtra®, alfalfa continues to transform the way farmers approach everything from harvest timing to feed management
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Feb. 21 2025
Corn silage is an essential component of dairy and beef nutrition, providing high yields of energy-dense, digestible forage
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Feb. 12 2025
Data is one of the most valuable assets on your farm
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Feb. 4 2025
In today’s challenging dairy market, where margins are ice-thin, finding ways to improve income over feed cost (IOFC) is crucial for maintaining profitability
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Jan. 24 2025
Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line
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Jan. 13 2025
Whether you are considering (or reconsidering) installing sort gates or looking to improve efficiency with your current setup, here are two things to ponder
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Jan. 6 2025
It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year
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Dec. 30 2024
A resilient calf is an investment in the long-term health and productivity of your herd
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Dec. 9 2024
When it comes to reproductive success, every detail matters
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Nov. 29 2024
Proper management during a calf’s early days lays the foundation for lifetime success and helps unlock its full potential. Using herd management software to record calf and heifer data can pro