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What is normal for calf body temperature, and when should they be treated for fevers? Industry experts weigh in on making temperature monitoring a routine part of daily calf care.

The plan, announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, dedicates up to $500 million to help poultry producers implement biosecurity measures and up to $400 million in financial relief for farmers whose flocks are affected by avian flu.

Amid conversations about immigration and mass deportation, it’s vital to lay out some truths about labor in the dairy industry. Immigrants are not “cheap labor,” they are the backbone of America’s dairy farms.

Class III futures tumbled further, with the March contract down 31 cents to $18.70 per hundredweight and Q2 futures settling at $18.33, a 23-cent loss.

Trump said Monday that his planned 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the U.S. “are going ahead on time, on schedule,” meaning the duties would take effect on March 4 at the conclusion of a one-month suspension.

Medgene reports the vaccine has met all requirements of the USDA platform technology guidelines and is in the final stages of review for conditional license approval.

USDA is working to get more eggs into the supply chain in the short-term, but U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says a team is focused on coming up with a long-term strategy to combat avian flu.

As the dairy industry continues to evolve, the success of a farm doesn’t solely depend on the milk it produces or the technology it adopts. The human element, represented by every dedicated worker, holds immense potential to elevate operations if only given the recognition and investment they deserve.

Both domestic and foreign buyers step back from potential trade war.

Coming off Friday’s January Milk Production report, which was lower than expected, dairy markets largely moved lower this morning.