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Sidedness in behavior – known scientifically as laterality – is commonly observed with dairy cows.

Hosting a string of events to celebrate their history, Hiland says “Cheers to 80 Years!”

The person who originated the adage, “It beats a snowbank” may have been thinking about feeding corn stalk bales. However, like most forages there can be quite a bit of variability in nutritional value.

Poisonous plants are responsible for considerable losses in livestock although many cases go unrecognized and undiagnosed due to a lack of knowledge of which plants could be responsible.

With the hot, humid and rainy return of summer, livestock producers can expect forage leaf and root diseases outbreaks in pastures.

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.