In years past, while milking in the parlor, labeling an animal as a cull cow was pretty straightforward

Two years ago, an antibiotic saved my life

When administering animal medications or reproductive hormones as part of a synchronization protocol, product placement is very important

The day of a cattle show can be stressful. Having someone follow the cows around with a manure pan is crucial in order to catch any excrement that comes out the back side

Last night, I came home late from ball practice. A few months ago, I started assisting a travel softball team that consists of 8- to 10-year-olds

As humans, we find companionship with animals. This comes in the form of pets in our homes, wildlife we observe, and the livestock we work with on farms

During the June Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, speaker Lily Edwards-Callaway started her presentation by sharing a well-known message written by our company’s founder, W.D. Hoard

As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day

Human and animal interactions: Impacts on cows and caregivers is presented by: Lily Edwards-Callaway, Colorado State University

During my reign as the 2022 Virginia Dairy Princess, I was asked a particularly interesting question, “What do you think cows would say if they could talk?”

Many farms have protocols written to help keep cows healthy

It’s the most wonderful month of the year!

Disease can have a significant impact on both dairy cattle welfare and the financial success of the entire dairy industry

An outbreak of salmonella can be costly to a farm in many ways

Those of us in animal agriculture are no strangers to the fact that there are extremist groups calling for the end of using animals for food

On this episode, veterinarian Keith Poulsen, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, shared advice on the prevention, control, and treatment...

The benefits of adequate resting time include less stress, more milk production, less lameness, and greater longevity

Maintaining hoof health is a continuous goal on our dairy, and regular trimming helps us achieve this

For the past few weeks, we have been keeping our eye on one amazing cow that has far exceeded our production expectations

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