The woods, minus 15°F temperatures, and calves on the run led to yet another unpredictable day as a dairy farmer

When making decisions about which cows to keep and which ones to sell, don’t forget about the ones that have already paid back their rearing costs

Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future

For many of us, busy days are good days. Some of us even thrive on the really hectic, busy days. I have observed, over the years, the dairy farmers who are hardcore throttle enthusiasts

Some of the animals we work with show off strong personalities

deciding when and how a dairy cow departs the farm is different on every operation

With fall field work behind us and cooler temperatures rolling in, we’ve been busy winterizing our dairy farm

It will be a long rebuilding process for farms and communities that were impacted

There is a lot that the public may not realize about the dairy farmers behind their food products

The nation’s signature animal care and milk quality program, which demonstrates to customers and consumers alike that dairy farmers are upholding the highest standards

Five factors of environmental enrichment can be used on a dairy to bring out cattle’s natural behavior and help them cope with stressors

Cows are herd animals and often don’t like to be separated by themselves, but at the same time, crowded cattle can’t reach their full potential

During the October Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, a listener asked if ventilation should be more of a priority in the stall beds or at the feedbunk

As dairy farmers, no matter how long we have been in this career, there are always mistakes we can learn from

Bovine tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis, or bovine TB) has long been recognized to transmit between cattle and from cattle or cattle products to humans

Compared to our beloved dairy cows, I rarely give compliments to the other large animals — the equines — that our vet team commonly encounters in our daily travels

About 50% of dairy cows will be affected by lameness during their productive life, resulting in economic losses, poor health, and suboptimal animal welfare

Sometimes looking at life from a different angle can totally change your perspective

While I was working on chores in our robot barn the other morning, I watched as the sun began to wake up, slowly transforming the sky from a star-speckled deep denim blue to a magnificent display