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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
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Education
Clearing the Air About Ammonia in Calf Hutches
Ammonia can build in calf hutches and affect growth, but small changes in bedding and daily management can help keep levels in check.
April 24, 2026 12:22 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
How One Dairy is Using Embryos to Replace Jerseys With Holsteins
Changing market signals are pushing one Arizona dairy to move away from Jerseys, using IVF embryos to quickly build more Holsteins and reshape the herd for better profitability.
April 23, 2026 10:24 AM
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Taylor Leach
How helpful would it be to look inside live calves to inspect their lung condition? That’s now possible with the same ultrasound technology veterinarians use to diagnose pregnancies.
Education
Hidden Pneumonia in Calves: Why More Dairies Use Ultrasound to Catch Respiratory Disease Early
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
April 17, 2026 03:05 PM
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Taylor Leach
Colostrum
Education
Better Colostrum Decisions Start with the Right Tools
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
March 30, 2026 01:33 PM
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Taylor Leach
Delivering consistent, high-quality colostrum to your calves is essential to any calf management program.
Education
Does Every Calf Need a Gallon of Colostrum? Not Necessarily
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
February 27, 2026 04:03 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Beef-on-Dairy is Becoming a Bigger Engine for the Beef Supply Chain
Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work together and positioning itself as a lasting force in the marketplace.
February 25, 2026 04:38 PM
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Taylor Leach
Holstein
News
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Michigan Dairy
The affected herd is located in Charlevoix County, located west of Michigan’s Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ), where the disease is known to be present in the state’s white-tailed deer population. The detection follows identification of bovine TB in an adult cow at a USDA Food Safety Inspection Service-inspected processing plant.
February 24, 2026 12:53 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
The Best Leaders Share These Three Behaviors
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
February 23, 2026 02:57 PM
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Taylor Leach
Semen Tank
Veterinary Education
Does Bird Flu Have an Effect on Cow Fertility?
Researchers are beginning to step back and look at the bigger picture, examining how the virus affects cows not only in the days and weeks after infection, but what it may mean for their health and performance long after.
February 06, 2026 02:06 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Will Beef-on-Dairy Help Rebuild America’s Record-Low Cattle Numbers?
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
February 03, 2026 11:54 AM
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Taylor Leach
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