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

While little consensus exists in the best way to wean calves from milk, many studies have generally agreed that later weaning is superior to early weaning

Harvest season is quickly approaching. Be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe harvest season

The impacts of milk replacer on calf gut health are an ongoing conversation in the dairy industry

Training new employees in milking procedure always reminds me of the importance of timing in the barn

Those of us who live on multigenerational farms are surrounded by the history of our families

During the summer months, cow cooling becomes fundamental to animal care

Almost every dairy farmer is also an employer. That means in addition to all the work that surrounds owning and caring for cattle, dairy producers must be proficient in human resources

In our barns, flies are the top cause of bunching cows

The transition from heifer to lactating cow is a big change for fresh heifers

Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers

We try to review vaccination schedules every few years on our farm by addressing any issues we’ve seen and asking ourselves questions about what we need from the protocol

Research related to the needs of transition cows has identified calcium as critical to the period following calving, particularly for cows in their second or greater lactation

The time to review a protocol is before procedural drift causes a problem

Most good cow people will tell you that a comfortable cow will rest in a lying position 14 to 16 hours per day