Search - Dairy Herd

New research studies suggest there are health and developmental benefits to feeding calves colostrum or transition milk well beyond the first day of life.

John Schouten’s dairy upbringing not only further generated his interest in the dairy industry, but also propelled the CEO to travel the globe and be remembered for his vital role in U.S. dairy semen exports.

Reproduction clicks along like a well-oiled machine at Schanbacher Acres near Atkins, Iowa, thanks in part to the farm’s routine use of blood pregnancy tests for the past 17 years.

As the thermometer climbs, farmers are eager to make sure their fans and sprinklers are running to keep lactating and dry cows cool. But just like adult cows, calves are also challenged by hot weather.

Shortages reduce efficiency and ultimately reduce revenue.

Dairy producers have an opportunity to do a better job of raising heifers by incorporating basic technology that can help improve their heifer programs and animal lifetime performance.

In central Minnesota, the Kerfeld family has modified a once 20-cow dairy to a 280 Holstein cow operation through innovation and by adapting to technology.