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June 9 2015
New research reveals the real reason Swiss cheese is full of holes, and why those holes are getting smaller
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June 2 2015
Bunker silos are a great storage option for feed when filled, covered and managed correctly
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May 26 2015
Fast-food leader McDonald's and farmers around the world face some of the same challenges when it comes to consumer perception
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May 19 2015
When it comes to animal handling, if a cow is not doing what we want her to do, there's a good chance we did not ask her in the right way
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May 12 2015
Before you send in mastitis and milk quality samples, focus first on what you plan to do with the results
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May 5 2015
Livestock deserve quality care and perform better when they receive it; it's in our best interest to make every day the best it can be for our animals
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April 28 2015
The rising cost of food topped the list of consumer fears in 2014, and the internet remains their go-to source of food information
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April 27 2015
My undergraduate research project offered me a glance into my peers' purchasing preferences at the dairy case
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April 21 2015
Cheese and other fermented dairy products may play an active role in a heart-healthy diet
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April 14 2015
One California dairy had the opportunity of a lifetime to connect with customers through the television show, "Undercover Boss."
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April 7 2015
You can keep calves drier while using less bedding with well-designed calf pens that drain properly
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March 31 2015
On-farm milk culturing can lead to better mastitis treatment decisions that benefit you, the cow and our industry
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March 24 2015
The list of precision dairy farming technologies continues to grow and tell us more about our cows
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March 17 2015
New school lunch policies improved food consumption and minimized waste in one school district; can we do even better? By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor When the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids...
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March 10 2015
Last year, the United States saw another drop in farm acres and number of farms, but productivity filled the gap. Our nation's farmers are faced with the continuous challenge of doing more with less. The...
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March 3 2015
The steps you take before administering an animal health product play a large role in the treatment's effectiveness. In our animal care toolbox, vaccines and antibiotics are powerful instruments. These...
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Feb. 24 2015
Raising dairy steers can be a profitable venture, but consider how it will impact the rest of your operation before jumping in headfirst. Beef prices are exceptionally high. Beef cattle numbers are near...
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Feb. 17 2015
Watch the cows to be sure your facility provides the resting space they need. Cows are busy creatures, and one of the most important activities they do is rest. "We want to see high-producing cows lying...
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Feb. 10 2015
Two new apps are now available to help producers evaluate calves' respiratory health. Respiratory disease can be a devastating issue for the calf caretakers on your farm. According to Terry Ollivett from...
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Feb. 3 2015
Research shows that healthy and unhealthy eaters alike select foods on taste over nutritional value. An apple is healthier, but why do we reach for the doughnut instead? Most likely because we know it...