Top 10 stories of the year

By a wide margin ― 9,714 clicks compared to 7,054 for the next highest ― a parody of a Humane Society of the United States ad was the most-viewed story on Dairy Herd Network this year.

In the parody, “lawyers” swap places with dogs and cats, displaying their sadness over apparent abuse. 

Yet, there is a serious message. According to the video parody from HumaneWatch, HSUS gives only 1 percent of its budget to pet shelters.

See “Abused lawyers in parody of HSUS  ad,” as well as the other top 10 stories, here:

• Abused lawyers in parody of HSUS ad (April 30)
• The Peterson brothers are back! (Dec. 5)
• No farm bill could mean $38 milk after Jan. 1 (Sept. 26)
• 3 bodies recovered from dairy farm manure pond (May 24)
• Things aren’t so golden for Calif. dairymen (Aug. 20)
• What did Obama say about dairy farmers last night? (Jan. 25)
• Spate of fatal skid-steer accidents (March 5)
• At least 24 cows found dead, charges filed (June 18)
• July’s shocking milk-feed ratio (July 31)
• This video makes you want to stand up, agriculturists! (April 16)

1. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
2. Help for flood affected farmers
3. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
4. Vilsack: Food, Farm and Jobs Bill critical for U.S. producers
5. Ag markets decidedly mixed on Friday morning
6. Dairy among best snacks for diabetics

1. Beware of the soy milk after-taste face
2. Monsters love milk, too
3. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast
4. What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
5. Activists at the door
6. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts

1. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
2. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts
3. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
5. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
6. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop