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It doesn’t matter how well we think we’re doing with cow comfort; there’s always room to improve. One main focus is to provide a dry, clean place that cows want to lay in.

$1 million in losses expected, but no people or cows hurt.

Since enrollment began in September 2010, the FARM Animal Care Program has been implemented on dairy farms accounting for 41% of the nation’s milk supply.

Results of UC-Davis study indicate that the cow’s conformation, particularly for hoof health, should be considered.

Group addresses immediate and long-term challenges facing the state’s dairy industry. State ag secretary is “impressed by the progress made.”

Midwest herds that average 20,000 lb. of milk per cow were 75¢/cwt short of covering even variable costs in September.

But several factors suggest U.S. will remain a significant player in the global market.

It’s not without irony that fiercely independent dairy producers out West might be looking to the federal government for help.

The 2012 Elite Producer Business Conference will be held Nov. 5 – 7 in Las Vegas.

Harrisvaccines will use the contract over the next 34 months to develop an RNA Particle vaccine against FMDV.