For five decades, various leaders have taken the reins in making World Dairy Expo what it is today. In 2022, Laura Herschleb stepped into the role of World Dairy Expo General Manager.
World Dairy Expo, and therefore Madison, Wis., serves as the meeting place of the global dairy industry — bringing together crowds of 60,000 people from nearly 100 countries.
Although dairy producers have made leaps and bounds in the efficiency and productivity of the cow in the last five years, the facilities haven’t kept up to the high-performance athlete that today’s cow is.
Between the numerous variables of mixing milk replacer, storing and heating raw milk and properly dosing for various ages – even if just one person is involved in calf care – consistency is a tough goal to reach.
Environmental sustainability is something that’s been in practice on dairy farms for generations. Yet quantifying, improving and communicating standard, sustainable practices isn’t basic at all.
While location, management style and more can create a depth of differences from farm to farm, there is one thing every dairy has in common: a steady supply of manure. But could it be an alternative revenue source?
