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Taylor Leach

Assistant Editor of Dairy

Taylor Leach is the Assistant Editor of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly, blending her background in journalism and dairy farming. Raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, she now farms in Wisconsin with her husband. She is actively involved in cattle showing and agricultural advocacy.

Latest Stories
Jersey Calf Winter Jacket
Education
Winter Calf Care Means More Than a Jacket
Winter calf care goes beyond adding a layer. Is your calf program ready for what happens when temperatures drop?
October 28, 2026 02:22 PM
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Three States See New HPAI Cases Over the Past 30 Days
Washington has seen a spike in HPAI cases in dairy herds in recent weeks, with Texas and Kansas also reporting cases in the past 30 days and a human case confirmed in a Washington dairy employee.
October 26, 2026 04:31 PM
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The Road Home: Dr. Dairy Farmer’s Return to the Family Farm
After years advising dairy farms, Bethany Dado-Senn brought her calf science expertise to her family’s Wisconsin dairy and built a new career at home.
October 16, 2026 02:21 PM
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Taylor Leach
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New HPAI Cases in Washington Put Dairy Farm Biosecurity Back in Focus
HPAI in Washington and EHD in Wisconsin are putting disease prevention back on the radar, making it a good time to take another look at what’s being done to protect the herd.
October 09, 2026 11:24 AM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
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Beef-on-Dairy Cattle May Have More to Gain at Lighter Weights
New research suggests beef-on-dairy cattle may deliver their biggest feedlot advantage when they enter at lighter weights.
August 18, 2026 11:36 AM
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Education
What’s Keeping Heifers From Making it to First Calving
Some heifers make it to the milking herd, while others fall out along the way. Herd records can help pinpoint where those losses are happening and what may be behind them.
August 10, 2026 12:06 PM
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Education
Before You Cull, Make Sure Your Mastitis Test is Telling the Truth
Not every mastitis test gives the same answer. Learn how to choose the right tool for treatment, prevention and culling decisions.
July 27, 2026 09:59 AM
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Education
Your Dry Cows’ Heat Stress Could Affect Their Great-Granddaughters
Heat stress during the dry period doesn’t stop with the dam. It can influence daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters.
July 24, 2026 02:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
The Right Fatty Acids for the Right Goals
Not all fat supplements work the same way, and understanding the role of individual fatty acids can help nutritionists fine-tune fat supplementation for each herd.
July 22, 2026 11:59 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Want Fewer Lame Cows? Start With Your Hoof Bath
Technology can identify lame cows sooner, but experts say better hoof bath management is what keeps cows healthy in the first place.
June 26, 2026 02:00 PM
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Taylor Leach