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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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Colostrum
Education
Prep for the Seasonal Colostrum Slump: Expert Tips to Keep Your Freezers Full
Colostrum supplies can often drop as temperatures cool and days shorten, but smart planning and management can help you beat the seasonal slump.
July 22, 2025 01:30 PM
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Taylor Leach
A protocol overhaul helped the team at Singing Brook Farms, Imler, Pa., up their game in colostrum delivery. Two of their key managers share how they now seamlessly deliver high-quality colostrum to every newborn calf.
Education
Don’t Settle for Mediocre: How to Make Moderate Quality Colostrum Work
New research shows adding dry colostrum replacer powder directly to moderate-quality colostrum can safely boost its immune value.
July 17, 2025 10:58 AM
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Taylor Leach
Young corn plants - sunset - By Lindsey Pound
Industry
Rural America is Facing a Mounting Labor Crisis
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
July 11, 2025 03:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
Just knowing that calves are being fed three quarts of milk replacer twice a day is not enough information.
Education
Use Frozen Colostrum Within 8 Months for Best Results
Frozen colostrum is a valuable tool for calf health, but to preserve its quality and immune benefits, dairy farms should use it within eight months, store it in non-frost-free freezers and label it clearly.
July 09, 2025 12:42 PM
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Taylor Leach
The Holstein breed is wrestling with the phenomenon of a newly identified genetic defect for Recumbency.
Veterinary Education
Take The Edge Off: Meloxicam Eases Calf Pain After Dehorning
Oral meloxicam, given before or after dehorning, can reduce pain and inflammation in calves, with the timing of treatment affecting the length of its anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a study.
July 07, 2025 01:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy Calves
Industry
Are Beef-on-Dairy Animals Really Worth the High Price Tag?
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
June 27, 2025 03:59 PM
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Veterinary Education
Before They Hit the Road: Rethinking Calf Transport for Better Health and Growth
Veterinarian David Renaud’s research highlights how careful planning before, during and after transport can significantly improve calf health, reduce disease and support long-term growth.
June 25, 2025 05:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
Empty Dairy Parlor
Education
Stop the Summer Surge: How to Keep Your SCC in Check
Rising heat and humidity can drive up SCC, but with proactive management and attention to detail, summer doesn’t have to compromise milk quality.
June 16, 2025 02:34 PM
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Taylor Leach
Student eating lunch at school.
Ag Policy
A Big Step Toward Better Milk Options for Kids
The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a major step toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in schools.
June 03, 2025 04:55 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Veterinary Education
The Hidden Cost of Heat Stress on the Unborn Calf
Protecting the future performance of the herd starts with cooling the cows who are carrying it.
June 02, 2025 10:05 AM
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