When troubleshooting cow health issues, go back to the basics

Finding reliable, well-trained labor to milk cows is becoming increasingly difficult

Pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the most common diseases dairy farms and calf ranches battle on a daily basis

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

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

Even when we do everything we can, some animals aren’t equipped to survive

We gave this premature calf everything we could to help her succeed

The USDA's Cattle Inventory Report reveals that the U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it’s been in 73 years.1 At the same time, consumer demand for beef continues to grow steadily

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