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Wisconsin, known nationally as the nation’s dairy state, lost 818 dairy farms in 2019, a full 10% of its dairy herds.

USDA’s undersecretary for farm production and conservation, farmers can expect to receive the remaining 20% by the end of August.

Schreiber Foods, one of Wisconsin’s largest milk processors, was recently hit by a possible ransomware attack.

In a dairy freestall barn, stocking density is most typically defined in terms of cows per stall or used as a percentage.

Growing dairy heifers efficiently, without allowing them to get overly fat, is a longstanding nutritional challenge. Calf and heifer expert Dr. Jim Quigley weighs in on how to avoid fat deposition in the mammary tissue

Newborn calves have only 3-4% body fat, which is not much to spare when trying to stay warm in the colder weather.

If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.