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Leaving out just 1 of these prevention measures can be costly.

Milk prices have hit their highest marks since 2014. But the cost of production has eaten into profits. While higher milk prices have sparked encouragement, producers are curious as to how long these prices will last.

Bovine pinkeye. It seems to happen every summer. Even though it may look the same in different animals, potential causes and opinions on what vaccines are most effective vary

Let’s get right to it. According to Merck Animal Health research conducted in 2021 by Farm Journal, 73% of beef producers who vaccinated against pinkeye reported a positive return on investment (ROI).

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

As corn planters are finally starting to roll in the Midwest, planning for the finished product can never start too early.

Producers can make a significant impact on their milk checks by increasing milk fat and protein in milk. Changes in feed mixing, frequency and other feed-management strategies can make a notable difference.

Art Schaap, owner of Highland Dairy in Clovis, New Mexico, has been living a nightmare for the past four years. His nightmare is finally coming to an end, but not without the heartache of euthanizing 3,665 cows.

While prioritizing growing quality forage is a must, proper feed ingredient storage is equally important, especially during the hot summer months.

Two dairy farms of different sizes and scales share how they push forward with raising healthy calves to fill their future pipeline.