The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows has dominated most of my conversations in late March and early April

A growing number of dairy producers are using beef semen on their farms, and perhaps no statistic highlights that point better than the remarkable growth in domestic beef semen sales

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle

We are entering a busy time on most dairy farms, with spring planting being a top priority along with so many other day-to-day responsibilities

We now have another way of communicating yogurt’s health benefits to consumers

The use of beef sires on dairy cattle has gained popularity over the last few years on farms around across the country

The long-term consequences of heat stress in dairy cattle was presented by Geoff Dahl, University of Florida

Dairy farmers hold many titles; they are accountants, managers, nutritionists, agronomists, and mechanics all in one, not to mention many more titles that we could add to the list

Taking time to remind ourselves and others of the need to slow down and pay attention to our surroundings can make all the difference on a farm and in life

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

Timely breeding of replacements has long been a goal of competitive dairy producers in order to limit overall days on feed

New genetic evaluations will be available April 2, 2024, with the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) publishing updates for 50 traits and four selection indices on 82 million dairy animals

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

One of the most significant improvements in corn breeding over the past half century has been the plant’s tolerance of higher populations

Scary. Overwhelming. Stressful. These are the terms generally associated with succession planning

Bill Weiss, a professor emeritus from The Ohio State University, calls it the “sampling dilemma.”

With the Easter holiday fast approaching, dairy farmers are hoping for plenty of cheese and butter sales for spring holiday cooking needs

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

How many dairy farms are there in the U.S.? It seems like a simple question, and it feels like someone should have a good answer for it