The navel cord provides a lifeline between the dam and its calf during gestation

When humans are hot or uncomfortable, they tend to want a little more personal space. For some reason, cows have the opposite reaction, which leads to a problem called bunching

Ventilation is a key component of barn design. Natural ventilation and tunnel ventilation are two common options for dairy barns

As corn silage makes its way from the field to the farm, proper storage becomes essential

Converting from conventional tillage to a reduced or no-till cropping system may come with a learning curve, but in terms of corn planting, it doesn’t require new machinery

Rather than planting the same crop in the same field year after year, rotating between two or more crops is the healthier route to go

A well-designed barn for dry and transition cows can get expensive very quickly

Reproductive herd health visits by veterinarians have changed tremendously with the use of ultrasound technology

Quality calf care is a must, but in reality, a calf’s needs are fairly simple

In today’s modern dairy world, milking equipment is an essential part of the milk harvesting process. Nearly every lactating cow is touched by a milking machine at least two or three times per day

Consistently, research shows that the longer calves can be backgrounded (housed and fed individually) before they are put into a group pen setting, the better

There is no one way to farm, and likewise, no two farmers are the same

Guernseys were the foundational breed of the Hoard’s Dairyman herd when the farm was started by W.D. Hoard in 1899. More than a century later, in 2009, Jerseys were added to the herd, and they have...

Guernseys were the foundational breed of the Hoard’s Dairyman herd when the farm was started by W.D. Hoard in 1899. More than a century later, in 2009, Jerseys were added to the herd,...

Disbudding or dehorning are very common practices in the U.S. dairy industry, for the safety of both animals and humans

By many accounts, the U.S. economy has been doing well in recent years. Can we stay at this level of economic strength, or is a recession lurking in the shadows?

“A calf is a ball at the top of a hill. Depending how you manage that calf, how you feed that calf and what happens to that calf, will affect its future direction,” said Michael Steele from...

Jouni Pitkäranta and Virpi Kurkela with 4d Barn Consulting shared features that can improve cow health and welfare in robotic milking facilities during a presentation at the Professional Dairy Producers...

As humans, we all experience stress from time to time. I would bet nearly everyone utters the words, “I am so stressed out” now and then

When every dollar counts, milkfat and protein levels in milk are extremely valuable in maximizing income over feed costs (IOFC)