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Oral meloxicam, given before or after dehorning, can reduce pain and inflammation in calves, with the timing of treatment affecting the length of its anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a study.

Starting calves off right with good colostrum, care and timing can make all the difference when it’s time to hit the road.

While many discussions on sustainability focus first on environmental impact, profitability and efficiency are equally critical for the long-term viability of dairy farms.

Small changes in milking parlor protocols can unlock major efficiency gains, boosting cow flow, milk output, and income without adding labor.

Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But researchers at Kansas State University are looking at an interesting alternative – distillers grain.

As dairy producers increasingly use beef semen to capitalize on calf value, longer gestation lengths are straining pre-fresh pens, pushing the industry to rethink cow flow, facilities, and future genetics.

Cheese block prices fell nearly five cents, dragging Class III futures lower, while grains and feeder cattle saw solid gains ahead of the holiday weekend.

As temperatures rise and cows begin to feel the effects of heat stress, nutritional strategies become key to maintaining intake, metabolism and productivity.