Ventilation is a key component of barn design. Natural ventilation and tunnel ventilation are two common options for dairy barns

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

Feed makes up more than half of the costs on a dairy farm. In recent years, more attention has been given to the cost of feed shrink

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Ensure that your heifer facilities are designed for your heifer sizes and needs

As the summer heat continues, dairy farmers work to reduce heat stress on their cattle

As the summer months approach, you may begin to notice the impact of rising temperatures on your animals. Heat stress can result in various health issues, such as decreased breeding efficiency, lower

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

We try to review vaccination schedules every few years on our farm by addressing any issues we’ve seen and asking ourselves questions about what we need from the protocol

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

Last week, Wisconsin experienced some pretty high temperatures that seem to be sticking around. I heard the phrase, “You should be used to the heat since you’re from the south,” multiple...

I took a walk out to our calf hutches last week to begin summer preparations to that area of our farm

Every year around the end of March or the beginning of April, the fields that have lay dormant suddenly come to life with yellow mustard/turnips

From people to cows, no one likes to be overcrowded, so the goal is to put up facilities that will meet today and tomorrow’s needs

These apps can help your dairy run more smoothly

Summer seems to be the time when farm life can take its greatest toll on our physical and mental health

This week is forecasted to be hot in nearly every dairy producing part of the country. Month-long predictions have much of the same with above average temperatures expected for all of July

The world’s top milk production cow, Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918, is just one of the 450 registered Holsteins at her central Wisconsin dairy

From a business standpoint, the most money saved per heifer on a dairy farm can be saved in the weaned pens. This accounts for calves that are weaned up to when they are around 150 days...

I am about to head off to my Collegiate Regional Dairy Challenge competition and thought I would brush up on my understanding of manure