What does compliance look like on your dairy? Maybe it involves following a protocol closely to complete a job. Perhaps it is getting a job done in whatever way is the most efficient

My predecessor started the concept of herd health checks in our area over 50 years ago. Cows and heifers were checked for their reproductive status on a schedule

Millions of calves, including replacement heifers, dairy bull calves, and dairy-beef calves, leave dairy farms every year

If I told you there’s a dietary additive available that university data supports an 11:1 return on investment for, would that get your attention?

As beef-on-dairy breeding has ramped up in the last decade, research into the trend has helped us better understand these crossbred animals as well as exposed new questions for how native beef cattle develop,...

Feeding and managing cows in a robotic milking systemPresented by: Jim Salfer, an extension educator with the University of MinnesotaSponsored by AMS Galaxy. Learn about feeding and manageme

No one likes a sweet deal more than a dairy farmer

Hoard's Dairyman Classifieds: May 2024

Building a successful dairy herd requires strategic decisions when it comes to culling and replacement cattle

Public sentiment – domestically and internationally – continues to grow about the need for industries and companies to take more actions to protect Earth’s natural resources and be more...

Farmers rarely complain about cows producing too much milk, but when it comes to drying off high-producing cows, the situation changes

During a recent podcast interview with Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), I was asked what was on my mind as of late

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

Mexico is an important trade partner for U.S. dairy. It’s our largest export customer for cheese by a large margin

Starting today, Monday, April 29, new restrictions are in place for the movement of lactating dairy cattle across state lines

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

Futures prices indicate that 2024 could be the third-highest milk price year on record

Hoard's Dairyman Annual Cow Judging Contest Ayrshire class