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June 10 2024
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus is sweeping across the United States and affecting more than just poultry flocks and dairy cows
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June 6 2024
Working with your spouse all day every day certainly isn’t for everyone. For a lot of dairy farmers, though, it’s a great way to interact with your spouse throughout the day while still having...
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May 31 2024
In this blog, you will find a simple guide to build a trustworthy website for your dairy farm
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May 29 2024
As we end Mental Health Awareness Month, here are three considerations to keep in mind when helping yourself or others through this pain
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May 28 2024
If you love dairy products but struggle with digestive issues, there are still ways to enjoy many dairy foods
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May 27 2024
While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies
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May 24 2024
As I was walking through one of our freestall barns bringing fetch cows up to get milked, it dawned on me that farmers have some very peculiar, yet somewhat boastworthy talents
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May 23 2024
In our barns, flies are the top cause of bunching cows
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May 22 2024
Animal rights activists find strength in fighting against agricultural production practices with ballot initiatives
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May 15 2024
While those of us in agriculture take efforts to help consumers understand where their food comes from, we can also equip ourselves to answer more questions by branching out from what we know best
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May 14 2024
Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters
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May 9 2024
Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside
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May 6 2024
Understanding how to control flies on livestock begins with understanding the pest’s life cycle
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May 2 2024
Work and insights from University of British Columbia’s David Fraser highlight the importance of human and animal interactions
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April 29 2024
The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate
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April 24 2024
Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers
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April 22 2024
Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years
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April 19 2024
A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference
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April 15 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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April 15 2024
For nearly 10 years, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council has been driving positive change in the dairy industry