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Holstein springer values finally are approaching cost of production in many U.S. markets.

Class III milk markets ended Monday’s trading session in a mixed fashion.

In its March World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the USDA increased its U.S. milk production forecast for 2023. Milk price predictions, however, went in the opposite direction.

Real-time monitoring of the environmental conditions for baby calves during transport would be highly beneficial to their comfort and health. Now, that task is becoming a possibility.

Beginning June 11, 2023, most livestock antibiotics will no longer be available over-the-counter. Ohio State University dairy veterinarian Kevin Jacque shares his thoughts on adapting to the new rules.

Acidification of milk or milk replacer is a common practice for some calf raisers, with some studies showing it improves weight gain and fecal scores in calves.

Household units and mini fridges are often unsuitable for maintaining veterinary products, according to a recent study by Emmanuel Rollin, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.

The rollercoaster of milk prices is something we have seen before. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt with the UW-Extension recommends producers do a sensitivity analysis and ask, ‘How quickly can your good fortunate change?’

Regardless of how lab-grown protein products are categorized, the federal law that created the Beef Checkoff does not allow such products to be promoted.