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Jan. 6 2017
The Hoard’s Dairyman website was redesigned late last fall, and included an overhaul on the youth quizzes section. We know this is a favorite location for dairy youth to visit
boy-chocolate-milk
Jan. 5 2017
It is sports season in our household. Basketball is in full swing, weight lifting tournaments are underway, and after school workouts have become routine
calf
Jan. 4 2017
Genomic workshops recently held across the country gave dairy farmers, veterinarians, and students the latest information on genomics — past, present, and future
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Dec. 19 2016
“Exploring how this year’s forage will feed” was presented by John Goeser of Rock River Laboratory
farm-winter-scene
Dec. 16 2016
We all have those days where nothing seems to go right on the farm, especially during the harsh winter months
real-milk
Dec. 9 2016
Recently, I received a dairy product promotion email. The title was “How do nut milks compare to cow’s milk? First of all, stop calling it nut milk! It is nut juice or beverage or drink
feeding_calf
Dec. 8 2016
“I want aggressive eaters.” This phrase earned me some questionable looks as I explained to fellow students what I looked for while feeding calves
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Dec. 7 2016
Growing up exhibiting Brown Swiss dairy cattle at the World Dairy Expo is by far my favorite childhood memory. The lessons learned, the friendships made, and the memories created in Madison, Wis
HI-Res-Hol-cover
Dec. 2 2016
And the winner is . . . The Holstein! Although the Jersey Grand Champion, Musqie Iatola Martha-ET took home Supreme Champion honors at the 50th World Dairy Expo
leach_osu_barn
Nov. 24 2016
Most would consider working 365 days a year a curse rather than a blessing. Waking up in the early hours of the morning and working well into the night is not a feat that most are willing to take on
Bradford-ss-Nov16
Nov. 18 2016
The chicken or the egg debate has been around for ages. But, in the field of animal care, the discussion of inflammation and its sources, or its repercussions, was presented by Barry Bradford
Taylor-Jersey-calf-NAILE
Nov. 16 2016
As I shoved extra paper towels in my pocket and reached for the familiar feel of the show halter, I could not help but think, “This is it. One last lap.”
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Oct. 27 2016
As an out-of-state college student, I rarely have the opportunity to travel home. Growing up with a tight-knit family, I spent most of my days working alongside my parents and younger sisters
7-cover-collage
Oct. 21 2016
Every year, the October 25, 2016, issue of Hoard’s Dairyman features highlights from the recently concluded World Dairy Expo
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Oct. 17 2016
High somatic cell counts have traditionally been associated with other problems in the herd, from digestive upset to reproductive inefficiencies and mobility problems. Particularly when discussing the
Rankin-ss-Sep16
Oct. 14 2016
The presentation began with an overview of the forage situation. In 2016, there was a summer drought in the west and northeast sections of the U.S. (and Canada)
Rodgers family
Oct. 12 2016
Most people live life going to a job five days a week, seeing their immediate family a few hours each night before going to sleep, and seeing their grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins maybe once o
res_supreme
Oct. 9 2016
Hoard's Dairyman Art Director Ryan Ebert captures the sights and sounds of World Dairy Expo on Saturday, October 8, 2016
fut-web
Oct. 9 2016
Overall Futurity Winners Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET was chosen as the 2016 World Dairy Expo International Futurity Champion. Snapple is a Red & White and is owned by Milk Source Genetics
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Oct. 9 2016
It was Christian and Camille that walked away with Supreme Champion of the Junior Show under the spotlights of World Dairy Expo. Silvermaple Windhammer Camille