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With a New World screwworm case now less than 200 miles from the U.S. border, Seth Meyer says the growing threat adds risk and uncertainty for cattle producers making critical calving-season decisions.

When replacement heifers are limited, every pregnancy counts.

New research shows calves fed waste milk develop different immune cell and cytokine profiles than those fed salable milk, even when clinical health appears similar.

Dairy farms now rely on six-figure, beef-on-dairy profits as low milk prices hit. This vital shift demands diversified strategy and agile financial planning for resilience in a volatile market.

It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.

This Iowa operation’s meticulous approach to genetics, herd health, nutrition and milk components turns every detail into a driver of success.

Effective scours treatment depends on correcting dehydration and acidosis early. Here, Dr. Geoffrey Smith reviews physiology-based oral and IV fluid therapy strategies.

By treating data collection as a strategic tool rather than a routine task, feed efficiency can become more than a number.

Texas producers need to remain on alert as NWS continues to move north. The newest detection is in the state of Tamaulipas.

Looking ahead to the new year, the reliance on human capital will only intensify. The conversation within the dairy community is increasingly centered on not just finding employees but cultivating talent.