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Oct. 25 2018
Heat stress poses significant problems for the lactating cow. The extra heat produced due to greater feed consumption and metabolism makes it difficult for a cow to maintain normal body temperature
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Aug. 18 2014
The data is mixed when it comes to antimicrobial resistance. While some livestock and retail meat sectors have gained ground compared to their previous five-year average, others have slid backward, as...
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Oct. 14 2013
Bacteria are among the oldest living organisms on the planet in part because of their incredible ability to adapt and survive a wide array of harsh conditions. So, it is no wonder that bacteria have been...
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Oct. 25 2010
Here's a look at what it is and why it's important to us. This article is part of a series being prepared in cooperation with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Antimicrobial resistance...
Dec. 15 2025
many things have to go right — or rather, few things can go wrong — for a cow to successfully transition into a healthy lactation after calving
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Dec. 15 2025
There are some sticky business issues that dairy farmers will likely encounter if they are invested in a partnership or an S corporation
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Dec. 15 2025
If it weren’t for High Plains Ponderosa Dairy’s obvious success as an operation, one might mistake CEO Greg Bethard’s modesty — evident during a Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council...
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June 27 2025
Get the latest dairy news from the U.S. Capitol in the June 2025 edition of the Washington Dairygrams
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June 26 2025
Today’s guest is Colorado native, Josh Docheff of Blue-Sky Dairy in Mead, Colorado
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June 26 2025
Among the many timing-based variables of a dairy operation, dry period is one with load-bearing potential for production, and one that farmers can have some actual control over
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June 26 2025
Lately, it seems like threats to agriculture are changing in shape and size
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June 26 2025
Dairy is the largest aisle in the grocery store and sold $77.8 billion worth of products last year, according to Circana sales data
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June 26 2025
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Daily Cheese prices
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June 24 2025
Hoard's Dairyman, the national dairy farm magazine, reports mailbox prices. These milk prices are updated monthly for dairy producers in the U.S
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June 23 2025
Barb Petersen, D.V.M., of Sunrise Veterinary Service PLLC, will present, “Start smart: Maternity pen and newborn calf care tips.”
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June 23 2025
Preventing mastitis is one of the most cost-effective strategies in dairy farming, and is essential for maintaining cow health while also producing a high-quality product
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June 23 2025
Whey protein isolate (WPI), a supplement near and dear to the hearts of gym rats everywhere, is derived from whey, a by-product of cheesemaking
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June 23 2025
The catch phrase for the dairy industry in 2025 has been “7 pounds of components.” This term has been gaining traction as the new goal for milk production
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June 23 2025
In an increasingly tight labor market, dairy farms are not in a position to waste what workforce they do have. That’s why it’s so valuable to make each farm task as efficient as possible
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June 20 2025
On our skid loader we have a hydraulic quick attach, and it kept getting pinned between the loader, the grapples, and the spears