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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.

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Industry
The Danger of Dehydrated Calves
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.
June 04, 2021 11:23 AM
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Delivering consistent, high-quality colostrum to your calves is essential to any calf management program.
Education
The Pros and Cons of Using a Colostrum Replacer
Prepackaged colostrum replacers are an easy way to quickly feed colostrum to a newborn calf. However, while they do come with many benefits, there are a few potential negative aspects of utilizing this nutritional tool.
May 19, 2021 12:38 PM
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Veterinary Education
3 Tips to Ward Off Udder Edema
While udder edema is a common occurrence on dairies, there are several methods to help prevent it from happening.
April 21, 2021 02:03 PM
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Education
Here’s a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’
Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.
April 01, 2021 01:59 PM
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From a 37-stall tiestall barn to two robotic milkers, Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis now let the cows decide when they need to be milked and rely on data to help them manage their herd.
Education
Pull Out All the Stops for Cow Care
The three priorities Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis set out to accomplish when they began their renovation remain the same – take care of the cows, take care of the people and keep the farm around for generations to come.
March 29, 2021 12:36 PM
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Education
Bouncing Back from Failure
Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.
March 29, 2021 12:16 PM
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Veterinary Education
Don’t Mismanage Heifer Mastitis
Between 29% to 74% of heifers have mastitis pathogens present before calving, and an estimated 12% to 57% end up contracting the infection at first calving.
March 15, 2021 02:58 PM
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Semen should then be thawed at 95°F for 45 seconds. If this temperature is not accurate, the improper thawing could affect the quality and viability of the semen
Veterinary Education
The 5 Steps for A.I. Success
There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.
March 12, 2021 03:11 PM
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Education
Nutrient Knowledge: Feeding for Components
While your dairy clients aren’t able to control what they receive for their milk, they are able make slight adjustments to the protein and fat levels in their bulk tank.
March 12, 2021 09:27 AM
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Industry
Merck to Help Produce COVID-19 Vaccine, Won’t Impact Livestock Sector
Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.
March 11, 2021 10:14 AM
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