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

On the dairy, decisions are never made in a vacuum. Each choice impacts the next

One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production

Animal rights activists find strength in fighting against agricultural production practices with ballot initiatives

Work and insights from University of British Columbia’s David Fraser highlight the importance of human and animal interactions

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

As I deal with my own eye infection, it serves as a reminder that pinkeye season for our cattle is right around the corner

For nearly 10 years, the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council has been driving positive change in the dairy industry

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

We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too

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 rapid decline in pH is crucial to achieving an optimal silage fermentation, preserving silage nutrients, and maximizing the feed’s value

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

Aside from trips to the parlor and constant body maintenance, cows must be ready to play defense against tough competitors like mastitis

It’s the most wonderful month of the year!

This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!

Our cows have personalities that make working with them more interesting and only occasionally more difficult

Sometimes the numbers tell a different story than what we tell ourselves

The month of December was a little touch-and-go in our calf barn as we were dealing with an abundance of calves and disease challenges

Thanks to some extra care and attention, a premature calf recently born on our farm is doing well