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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
Prepping Dairies for the Return of the New World Screwworm
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.
January 05, 2026 03:22 PM
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Flocks ranging in size from 1,000 to 100,000 birds may travel together. Dairies and feedlots are popular destinations because of easily accessible shelter and feed sources.
Education
How to Keep Birds Out of Barns
Keeping birds away helps safeguard feed quality and reduce disease risk for your herd.
December 29, 2025 11:52 AM
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Industry
First Case of Avian Flu Detected in Wisconsin Dairy Herd
Officials have confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd.
December 14, 2025 01:39 PM
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Jersey Calf Winter Jacket
Education
A Good Coat for a Better Start
A calf jacket can make winter easier but only if you know how to manage them.
November 25, 2025 11:43 AM
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California dairy
Education
Better Groups, Better Cow Flow: Unlocking Your Robotic Herd’s Potential
How cows are grouped directly influences how smoothly a robotic milking system runs.
November 14, 2025 01:51 PM
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Education
It’s Time to Go Back to the Feedbunk Managment Basics
Focusing on the fundamentals of feedbunk practices is often all it takes to support healthier, more productive cows.
August 15, 2025 04:33 PM
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Cinnamon Ridge Dairy
Education
Do Trained Heifers Really Perform Better With Robots?
Giving heifers some practice time with an automated milking system before calving could help them adapt faster and boost milk production during the first few weeks of lactation.
August 12, 2025 11:48 AM
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Veterinary Education
A Unique, Hands-On Approach to Training Tomorrow’s Dairy Veterinarians
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.
August 06, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
Milk Business Awards
Industry
Recognizing the Best in Dairy: Apply Now for the 2025 MILK Business Awards
The 2025 MILK Business Awards are your chance to earn national recognition, share your story and win a trip to the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas! Apply or nominate a standout young leader, tech-driven farm or exceptional employee by Aug. 11.
July 31, 2025 10:42 AM
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Veterinary Education
Not All Milk Fever is the Same
Knowing the different forms of milk fever and when they’re most likely to show up can help you and your team catch problems early, fine-tune prevention strategies and keep fresh cows on their feet from the start.
July 29, 2025 12:15 PM
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