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Jan. 12 2024
It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year
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Jan. 5 2024
A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat
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Dec. 15 2023
In today's dynamic dairy farming landscape, strategic protocol implementation plays a crucial role in a sustainable dairy operation
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Dec. 12 2023
A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products
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Dec. 8 2023
Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast
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Dec. 6 2023
Partnerships developed by Dairy Management Inc. and the dairy checkoff drive sales of dairy products at restaurant chains across the country and around the world
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Nov. 29 2023
These are the items I’ve been using a ton of lately
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Nov. 22 2023
Robots provide critical data insights to help you be a better herd manager
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Nov. 9 2023
Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast
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Nov. 3 2023
The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s recap of animal rights conferences in 2023 revealed certain tactics these groups plan to use to advance their agendas in the year ahead
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Oct. 27 2023
Having data does not necessarily translate into value. The real value comes from transforming individual data points into insights through context and connections
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Oct. 26 2023
Sprouting cover crops and newborn calves remind us that the lifecycle continues year-round on the farm
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Oct. 26 2023
Building trust with students and food service leaders helps secure dairy’s place on school menus
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Oct. 19 2023
There are a multitude of feed additives in the market for use in ruminant rations, but with the unique challenges faced by individual farms, a standard line product may not always be the best fit
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Oct. 16 2023
Several years ago, Tony Louters was on a hunt. The Merced, California, dairyman wanted more information on his milking cows in order to improve reproductive protocols and, more importantly, health. The...
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Oct. 10 2023
Aside from trips to the parlor and constant body maintenance, cows must be ready to play defense against tough competitors like mastitis
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Oct. 7 2023
The Merle Howard Award given to World Dairy Expo's top junior exhibitor
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Oct. 4 2023
So many aspects of World Dairy Expo, from established events to annual awards, stem from tradition
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Oct. 3 2023
Each dairy judging team likely has its own routines, rituals, or good luck charms they bring with them on their trip to Wisconsin to judge on the colored shavings
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Sept. 29 2023
You can expect more consistency from cow to cow with any automation product. But successful implementation is not possible without thoughtful planning, preparation and follow-up