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Sept. 26 2024
Milk prices are high right now, and the upward trend seems to have not reached a ceiling
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Sept. 26 2024
I recall from my days in veterinary practice that some clients extended themselves to make my job more pleasant, and some did not
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Sept. 25 2024
The author is an associate editor for Hoard’s Dairyman. Preventing calf disease like scours starts before calving and becomes more crucial in the first days of life
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Sept. 23 2024
What happens when an irresistible force collides with an immovable object? The dairy industry is attempting to solve this classic physics paradox. In this case, the force is the invisible hand of the market
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Sept. 20 2024
Harvest is one of the most dangerous times of year for a farmer. Communication can help avoid emergency situations
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Sept. 19 2024
Consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, culturally relevant, and affordable foods supports optimal health and well-being for all
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Sept. 16 2024
People say that there’s always room for improvement. Notably, the dairy industry has proven this statement true, continuously raising the bar by making environmental progress
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Sept. 12 2024
Agriculture ranks among the deadliest professions in the U.S., alongside industries like mining and construction
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Sept. 10 2024
recently, I have had breeders express to me a level of concern over the number of bulls whose proofs declined substantially once they had daughters
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Sept. 9 2024
Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health
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Sept. 2 2024
I had the opportunity recently to sit in a room with leading dairy nutritionists from across the U.S
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Aug. 30 2024
Often, we think of automated milking systems (AMS) as new technology that reduces labor to milk cows; however, we may forget about the importance of testing the mechanical function of the AMS equipment
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Aug. 29 2024
A way of life branded by sweat, blood, tears and hard work is something to be proud of
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Aug. 26 2024
Good records allow a business owner to make smart decisions that move the operation forward
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Aug. 21 2024
Fixing small issues around the farm makes a big difference to how we operate
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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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Aug. 20 2024
Handy Hint: A recycled calf pen
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Aug. 16 2024
My niece’s wish was to work in an ice cream shop one day, the county fair helped make this wish come true!
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Aug. 15 2024
Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified as nutrients of public health concern: calcium, potassium, and vitamin D
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Aug. 15 2024
These days, one of the most frequently asked questions in the cattle sector is, “When will the beef cow herd rebuild?”