Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

Millions of Americans do not have access to healthy foods

We can connect with health-conscious consumers where they are doing their grocery shopping

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

If you don’t tell your story, someone will tell another story

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers

A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events

A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat

As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan

Robots provide critical data insights to help you be a better herd manager

Building trust with students and food service leaders helps secure dairy’s place on school menus

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