Classifieds: December 2023

Last year was a dry growing season for many, and while we can’t turn on the spigots run by Mother Nature, there are some practices that can help growers take advantage of the moisture that is available

Whether leading a fully staffed farm or a family of five, overseeing an operation means being responsible for production and efficiency on a day-to-day basis

Genetic selection is a powerful tool to make changes in a population, and in dairy cattle, that has proven true many times over

U.S. milk production has been coming in lower than forecast during 2023, and that has primarily been due to weak milk production per cow

The dairy farm is no different from any other business: Success hinges on a quality workforce

High-quality forages are vital for dairy farm productivity and sustainability. This was evident in many presentations at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)

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

The role of dietary phosphorus in hypocalcemia presented by Pat Hoffman, University of Wisconsin-Madison

It was a win for dairy late Wednesday afternoon when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023

As more farms explore the potential of cover crops, trial and error helps people learn what works best when it comes to managing these covers and the plantings that follow

As 2023 draws to a close, the global dairy market continues to walk a tightrope of limited new milk and sluggish demand

Curious about what’s on the horizon for cheese consumption?

I found a fast and efficient way to clean calf bottles

One of the many perks of living on a dairy farm is the fact that we are surrounded by wildlife

Over the past 15 years, our industry has evolved, grown, and improved by leaps and bounds

The United States and Canada are big trading partners, in agriculture and beyond, and this is a relationship that benefits both countries. For U.S. dairy products, however, the path into Canada is not...

Chelsea was a bright young vet student like they all are. She was spending most of her Christmas break at our practice getting some hands-on learning to add to her education

Using technology to understand fertility in dairy cowsRonaldo Cerri, University of British Columbia

For dairy milk consumers, low fat and fat-free varieties have long been a popular choice, but advancing research gives good reason for consumers to include full-fat dairy products in their healthy eating...