Before making substantial changes and a large investment to add a methane digester to a dairy, there are many questions that need to be answered

Group housing for calves is a common topic of conversation in today’s dairy industry, but it’s not a system that is easy for all farms to implement

Bovine leukemia virus, commonly known as BLV, lurks in dairy herds around the world. Surveys indicate an estimated 45% to 50% of cows in the U.S. are infected, and 94% of the nation’s dairy herds

Sometimes it takes just one experience or one event to spark a young person’s interest in agriculture

There are many options when it comes to dairy barn ventilation, and according to Nigel Cook, M.R.C.V.S., they can all operate very effectively

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

During the October Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, a listener asked if ventilation should be more of a priority in the stall beds or at the feedbunk

Dairy farmers are well aware of the importance of feeding colostrum, but getting colostrum into calves is only part of the story

Tax deadlines are months away, but now is actually a great time for farms to start tax planning. Corey Clark, a farm business management educator, explained why during a Michigan State University

What do top-tier dairy producers have in common?That was one question posed to a panel of agricultural financial lenders during the World Dairy Expo’s educational seminar

Whether building new or remodeling an existing facility, the ultimate goal of cow comfort should be driving the decision-making process

The Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show at World Dairy Expo was no stranger to the colored shavings

When designing a barn for voluntary milking systems or robots, one big decision is how many cows can be milked per machine

Hoard's Dairyman talked with Darren Van Buuren of Agri-Plastics Group Companies at World Dairy Expo about their business and the solutions they offer for dairy farmers. Watch the video above for more information...

With Day 1 of World Dairy Expo in the books, trade show exhibitors had the chance to sit back and relax for a few minutes at the Exhibitor Party hosted by Hoard’s Dairyman and World Dairy Expo

When the final points were tallied, the students from Kaskaskia College earned 78 points more than the next best team, netting them first place honors in the International Post-Secondary Judging Contest...

The dairy animals that grace the colored shavings are clipped by some of the best cattle fitters in the world

After last year’s hiatus, dairy cattle judging teams from around the country once again made their way to Wisconsin this past weekend in preparation for the World Dairy Expo contests

Many dairy farmers grow corn, alfalfa, or both to feed their herd. While both forage sources have benefits, they also have some limitations

In any system, calf care is done best by individuals who are patient and detail focused