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The actual number of heifers you need to maintain herd size can be quite surprising.

Each culling decision should be a bit individualized, based on a heifer’s genetic background and health history.

On average, 1,000 gallons of milk contains 46 lb of nitrogen (N), 26 lb of P₂O₅ and 17 lb of K₂O.

Perdue says DMC is intended to function as an insurance program.

Jay Mattison, a leader in the creation of the Council On Dairy Cattle Breeding, named Guest of Honor.

Researchers suggest the average American should laugh 15 times or more a day for health maintenance.

Six months ago, COVID-19 wasn’t even on farmers’ radar.

Dry cows should maintain a body condition score in the range of 3.0 to 3.25.

Spore forming bacteria survive pasteurization and affect the quality of dairy products such as fluid milk and milk powders.

U.S. herds have averaged less than 200,000 cells/mL for the third consecutive year in a row.