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Learn about the episode of Dirty Jobs that literally changed Mike Rowe’s career and provided millions of people around the world an opportunity to see more farms on TV than they ever had before.

Bedding, stall maintenance and cleanliness essential to cow comfort, stall use.

While there are several methods of dehorning dairy calves available, many producers prefer to use caustic paste.

Multiple management factors can aid in prevention.

Learn more about the Red and White purebred dairy cattle breed in the U.S.

A longer voluntary waiting period can benefit high producing cows.

Cornell University experts share how raising BMR sorghum sudangrass can create an abundant feedstuff that is high in feed value and yield; flexible to raise; and environmentally sustainable.

It is a rough go for dairy farmers these days. While milk price has improved a little from the disastrous prices of a couple of years ago, the current price is very close to breakeven production costs for many dairy far

A negative DCAD ration stimulates calcium resorption from bones and is also thought to allow more calcium absorption from the intestine.

Knowing an animal’s weight, especially in the case of calves and heifers, is an important key to management. Proper medication dosing; ration balancing and delivery; and breeding decisions all depend on accurate weigh