Sorting cows and defending opposing players share many similarities

Our cows avoided disaster during Hurricane Helene by staying clear of wooded areas

Tom Cull of Lomira, Wis., was presented the 82nd Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States, on Thursday of the 57th World Dairy Expo

As the summer heat continues, dairy farmers work to reduce heat stress on their cattle

The transition period spanning from 21 days before calving to 21 days after calving is a critical phase in a dairy cow’s lactation cycle

Growing up on a farm requires working long hours and putting in hard work, but it also equips you with many skills that others don’t have

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production

In September of 2021, calf No. 939 was born here on the farm. There was nothing that made her different than the rest of the heifers born at the time. About two weeks after birth, No. 939 became sick....

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

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

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

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

From their spots to their behaviors, no two cows are alike

Seven life-size cow replicas painted like influential local cows can now be spotted around Fort Atkinson, Wis

Working in the dairy industry, I have witnessed some moments I will cherish forever. From being able to watch a calf’s first breath to helping a cow recover from illness, there are many things I...

In years past, while milking in the parlor, labeling an animal as a cull cow was pretty straightforward

The day of a cattle show can be stressful. Having someone follow the cows around with a manure pan is crucial in order to catch any excrement that comes out the back side

During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”

When we started milking in our robotic milking facility, we were fetching cows that hadn’t come up to milk on their own seven to eight times per day