Up just 1,000 cells/mL, SCC reverted to 2012 levels this past year.After trending downward for nearly a decade, the somatic cell count average of herds enrolled in Dairy HerdInformation (DHI) testing rose...

Across the four monitored milk-marketing orders, a 5.9 percent drop in somatic cell count was achieved. U.S. dairy producers continued to make strides toward lowering bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC)...

Seven steps that allow you to establish an effective mastitis control program. Over time, somatic cell count (SCC) levels on dairies in the U.S. have gradually dropped. With time though, it is likely that...

Lowering the somatic cell count (SCC) limit has received a lot of press lately, but reducing SCC has many benefits for dairy producers regardless of regulations. Higher premiums and improved cow health...

Delegates to the bi-annual National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments yesterday narrowly defeated a proposal to reduce the somatic cell count (SCC) legal limit from the current 750,000 cells per...

Meeting in Arlington, Va., near the nation's capital, the 50th Annual Meeting of the National Mastitis Council was both festive and productive. There was plenty of fun and reminiscing sprinkled amid the...

Corn silage is an essential component of dairy and beef nutrition, providing high yields of energy-dense, digestible forage

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

Just when I thought I had seen bad when it came to natural disasters, I was totally wrong

Harvest is one of the most dangerous times of year for a farmer. Communication can help avoid emergency situations

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period

For more than three decades, National Dairy Council (NDC) has collaborated with third-party health and wellness experts who complement checkoff staff in educating peers, consumers, thought leaders, media...

Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability

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

Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability. One often overlooked aspect contributing to this is oxidative stress

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

Farmers get to experience many incredible sights of nature, and last week so did people in many parts of the country

Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle