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

As I have visited dairy producers in the aftermath of the recent onset of avian influenza, a new concern has been noted

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

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

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

A growing number of research studies show that heat stress during the dry period impacts milk production in the subsequent lactation, and not in a good way

Can we assume that cows within a pen use all their resources uniformly?

The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan

Recently, while gearing up for a soccer match, I was deeply immersed in how to measure consistency in dairy cattle performance

Colostrum is the keystone to a successful preweaning period, and making sure calves quickly receive a high-quality product is the best tool we have to support their future health

From 2023 to 2025, there is expected to be over $6 billion in new milk processing capacity under construction in the U.S

An effective feeding program must be an area of focus

Cow location technology can help reduce frustration, stress and lost time spent seeking specific animals

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

We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings

Diversifying income on a dairy can hold the key to financial success though low milk prices

Harvesting milk must be done safely, effectively, and efficiently to ensure a good experience for the cows as well as the people working with them

Transition cows can be a challenge when it comes to balancing energy and nutrition

CEO of the living assets” is how Siebren Jacobi describes the position of a herd manager