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July 14 2025
Lameness in dairy cattle isn’t just a welfare concern; it’s a costly drag on productivity. It reduces milk output, increases involuntary culling, and drives-up labor and treatment costs
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July 11 2025
I’m a music gal. Any genre, old and new, at work, on the tractor, or in my free time – I typically have a jam on. I’ve been known to spend a little cash on a concert ticket as well
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July 8 2025
I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 National Holstein Convention as an official with the Youth Dairy Quiz Bowl contest
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July 7 2025
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...
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June 30 2025
Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole
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June 27 2025
In third grade, my teacher gave out superlatives at the end of the year. I received the “most organized.”
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June 18 2025
Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...
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June 17 2025
Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours
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June 13 2025
My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day
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June 12 2025
Ever since I was a kid, June has been my favorite month. Growing up, it was the time of year when the pools were opening, school was ending, and I was able to kick back and be the pesky little kid running...
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June 11 2025
What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...
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June 10 2025
World Milk Day is celebrated each year on June 1, and was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
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June 9 2025
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better
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June 5 2025
Heifer inventories have flirted with generational lows, and prices for bred or fresh heifers have bumped against the ceiling. An interesting analysis in a recent Virginia Dairy Pipeline reminded farmers...
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June 4 2025
They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly
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May 28 2025
About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...
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May 22 2025
It is often a hot and thankless job to be the head bug eliminator on a dairy farm
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May 12 2025
When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line
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May 9 2025
During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...
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May 5 2025
With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again