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Moving to 100% polled genetics is an air-tight method of dispelling consumer concerns about dehorning pain. But the wheels of genetic progress turn relatively slowly in cattle.

Known for its award-winning cheeses and clear mission, Rogue Creamery was recently named the Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing Sustainability Award winner presented by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

Despite climbing feed costs and a huge national dairy herd size, Holstein springer values were steady to rising in three of four reported markets.

Even healthy calves can suffer dehydration in extremely hot weather.

If you sell your bull calves shortly after birth, it’s tempting to send them down the road with no colostrum. But those animals will be far better served if you take the time to get them the colostrum they need.

The CME spot trade saw blocks jump 8 ¾ cents higher on 2 trades to $1.71/lb and Barrels jumping 4 cents higher to $1.55/lb.

Just as most of us are shedding our post-pandemic face coverings, there’s a new mask hitting the market. But this one is for cows.

With more producers growing their own feed this year, it’s important to ensure corn silage is harvested correctly to maximize quality and quantity.

Overall demand for U.S. dairy appears headed back to pre-pandemic levels.