On our farm, we are always evolving, and in the near future, that includes the way cow traffic will flow through our freestall barn

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

Sometimes going back to the basics of good care is just what animals need

If you want to teach teenagers about dairy farming, consider using YouTube, a popular platform utilized by that age demographic

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

We talk a lot about the business side of transition but not much or at all about the emotional and social changes

Inadvertently, I became a go-to animal health guru in my county

A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products

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

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

These are the items I’ve been using a ton of lately

Dairy animals need plenty of clean water as part of their balanced ration

Here are a few tips I’ve learned about discussing dairy farming

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s recap of animal rights conferences in 2023 revealed certain tactics these groups plan to use to advance their agendas in the year ahead

“One more round” is what I kept telling myself all week last week as we were finishing our final cutting of hay

My niece stopped by for a school project last week. They were talking about “big digit problems” in math and looking at real-life examples where lots of numbers come into play

Clippers buzzed, hair flew, and animals shone as the Youth Fitting Contest began the events of the 2023 World Dairy Expo on Saturday morning

When it came down to the end of the Post-Secondary Dairy Judging Contest on Sunday night, there was little suspense as to who the overall champion would be

You can expect more consistency from cow to cow with any automation product. But successful implementation is not possible without thoughtful planning, preparation and follow-up