The author and her family own and operate a 130-cow dairy and crop 1,500 acres. She also is a former associate editor at Hoard’s Dairyman.

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April 7 2025
Starch inclusion in the ration provides readily available digestible energy for dairy cattle
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March 27 2025
Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach
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March 12 2025
Between 10 and 28 days in milk, our vet palpates and checks each of our fresh cows
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March 10 2025
We know all too well that cows prefer to spend more than half of their day resting in a lying position
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March 6 2025
There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves
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March 3 2025
Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal
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Feb. 13 2025
The transition period receives the attention of the entire dairy industry because of the dramatic and intense changes that cows undergo
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Jan. 28 2025
Living near a farm can be an acquired taste for some
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Jan. 14 2025
Ensure that your heifer facilities are designed for your heifer sizes and needs
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Jan. 9 2025
Starting calves off on the right foot is essential for the longevity and resiliency of every dairy farm
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Dec. 16 2024
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...
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Nov. 26 2024
Exploring first insemination requires some trial and error as we aim to discover the best time to provide a first service to our cows
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Nov. 25 2024
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
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Oct. 28 2024
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...
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Oct. 22 2024
Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so
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Oct. 3 2024
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...
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Sept. 24 2024
Showing at the county fair teaches us many things that we will continue to carry with us our entire lives
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Aug. 22 2024
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
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Aug. 20 2024
Harvest season is quickly approaching. Be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe harvest season
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July 23 2024
The impacts of milk replacer on calf gut health are an ongoing conversation in the dairy industry