Cooperatives play an important role in community economics

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

Before you send in mastitis and milk quality samples, focus first on what you plan to do with the results

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

Postsecondary education provides many options for hands-on learning

The rising cost of food topped the list of consumer fears in 2014, and the internet remains their go-to source of food information

Cheese and other fermented dairy products may play an active role in a heart-healthy diet

One California dairy had the opportunity of a lifetime to connect with customers through the television show, "Undercover Boss."

You can keep calves drier while using less bedding with well-designed calf pens that drain properly

On-farm milk culturing can lead to better mastitis treatment decisions that benefit you, the cow and our industry

A breeding ground for bacteria, bedding is a significant source of mastitis pathogens in a confinement system. The climatic conditions encountered in many regions of the country necessitate cattle housing....

The list of precision dairy farming technologies continues to grow and tell us more about our cows

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...

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...

Elite breeders have simple advice for dairies about how to get started. Genomics technology has taken the dairy breeding world by storm, giving milk producers tools to make dramatic improvement in their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...