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With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.

The importance of new-life navel care cannot be overestimated, according to Ohio veterinarian Taylor Engle. He said failing to treat the navel properly can provide a pathway for bacteria directly to the livers of young calves.

Full Circle Jerseys is strategically transitioning its 5,000-cow herd from straight Jerseys to Holstein x Jersey crossbreds.

CME spot cheese prices climbed to their highest levels since mid-June, fueled by record U.S. export demand, though futures markets remained cautious.

Silage harvest moves fast, and so do the risks. Clear communication and thoughtful preparation can help keep crews safe and the season on track.

Launching in August, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding’s new Milking Speed PTA offers U.S. producers an objective, high-heritability tool to select for faster-milking cows.

Calf researchers and rearing experts from around the world will convene in Madison, Wis. on September 24-27, 2025, for the 4^th annual Smart Calf Rearing Conference.

Dairy heifers and calves continue to fetch high prices, with Holstein springers reaching up to $4,000 and beef-cross calves topping $1,650 in recent auctions across the U.S.

With 259 farm bankruptcies filed between April 2024 and March 2025, it’s clear the financial stress on farms is only growing more severe this year. But there’s been another troubling trend happening in the midst of the downturn.

As we stand on the cusp of this digital revolution, it is crucial for dairy producers to embrace change, prioritize data accuracy and leverage technology effectively.