Dairy Herd
You take care of your land and livestock—don’t forget to take care of yourself.
Installing and maintaining rubber barn flooring the right way can reduce lameness and boost cow comfort.
Early-life data is starting to catch up with adoption, showing crossbred calves deliver comparable growth and health without added management burden.
As the picket lines disappear, the focus returns to the production floor, ensuring the milk supplied by hundreds of upper Midwest farm families continues to reach the market without further delay.
Driven by a 211,000-cow expansion and rising efficiency, a 3% production surge is redrawing the U.S. dairy map and shifting the industry’s center of gravity toward the High Plains.
Camelina may be unfamiliar to many, but it’s emerging as a low-risk option for smarter crop rotations.
Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather explains what’s driving the record heat, how long it may last and why it’s not a repeat of 2012.
From a violent collision to a forced recovery during a blizzard, one farm woman learns trading productivity for rest isn’t a weakness, but a necessary act of grace and healing.
A powerful March storm buried parts of Wisconsin, leaving roads impassable and cutting off access to the Henschel dairy operation, but the story takes a heartwarming turn as their young boys stepped up to help.
This new fitness trend has gone viral on social media, putting butter in the spotlight.
Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers’ bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk management strategy during sky‑high markets, those gains can evaporate just as fast as they appeared.
Strong beef prices are pushing milk production higher, but what happens when the bubble bursts?
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber digestibility.
When tracked across calves and over time, serum total protein can provide insights into calf health, management consistency and future performance.
Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.
NOAA and CPC issue an official El Niño watch with a 62% chance of forming by late summer. Meteorologist Drew Lerner explains why it’s coming sooner than expected, but warns the extreme forecasts may be overstated. What it could mean for global crops this year.
The adoption of individual-cow monitoring technology has created the ability to customize reproductive decisions based on the potential of each cow to respond to a specific breeding strategy.
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As the dairy industry evolves, so do the tools needed to keep up with it.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
Kansas State Veterinarian Dr. Justin Smith outlines a coordinated plan built on surveillance, targeted treatment and movement controls to protect cattle operations while preserving business stability.
From predicting lameness to estimating milk production months ahead, artificial intelligence is starting to change how dairy farms use their herd data.
When approved drugs do not exist for a species, condition or delivery route, compounded medications can fill the gap. These formulations provide new flexibility for managing livestock health.
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Evolving market conditions, shifting consumer preferences, and an unpredictable pathogen landscape continuously challenge margins and herd profitability.
The importance of colostrum in raising healthy, productive calves only continues to grow as we learn more about it.
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
Weather is unpredictable, but a solid plan ensures you’re prepared for whatever the planting season brings.
Artificial intelligence may be the dairy industry’s next management tool.
Robots and sensors can spot mastitis before symptoms appear, but keeping cows healthy still comes down to careful management.
With labor reform at a standstill, dairy leaders warn that “he who shows up” wins in D.C., urging producers to bridge the gap between farm gate priorities and Washington’s perception.