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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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Veterinary Education
The Five Cow Transportation Tips You Need to Know During Hot Weather
Cows still need to be handled during the hottest days of the year. Thus, taking the time to conduct a quick refresher on animal handling during hot weather is a necessary practice for you and your team.
June 17, 2024 08:00 AM
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Heat Wave
Industry
Dangerously High Temperatures Expected to Soar Out West
Is it early June or the middle of August? Because despite what the calendar might say, Mother Nature seems to be cranking up the thermostat earlier than normal this year.
June 05, 2024 02:39 PM
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Holstein Dairy Cow Feedbunk
New Products
FDA Approves Elanco’s New, First-in-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient
The FDA has given its stamp of approval to Elanco’s Bovaer®, a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.
May 29, 2024 02:24 PM
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State of the Dairy Industry - 2024 Report
Industry
It’s Time to Think Beyond Milk: The Value of Beef-on-Dairy
With prices experiencing a downturn and input costs high producers have been quick to search out alternative revenue to help their operations turn a profit. One method has been to incorporate a beef-on-dairy program.
May 29, 2024 10:12 AM
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Industry
Mars Announces New $47 Million Sustainable Dairy Plan
Mars Inc. has announced the launch of their ambitious sustainable dairy plan, Moo’ving Dairy Forward, that will be backed by a $47 million investment over three years.
May 09, 2024 08:55 AM
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The Holstein breed is wrestling with the phenomenon of a newly identified genetic defect for Recumbency.
Education
Facility Focus: Five Strategies to Reduce Calf Heat Stress
As temperatures begin to creep their way higher, consider these strategies to help keep calves cool and healthy during the heat of the summer.
April 29, 2024 08:39 AM
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Industry
Fairlife Breaks Ground on $650 Million Facility in New York
Fairlife is known for its value-added dairy products, such as ultra-filtered milk, protein shakes and lactose-free milk. Soon, the company will be producing these popular products at its upcoming facility in N.Y.
April 23, 2024 08:59 AM
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Beef Carcass
Education
Liver Abscesses in Beef-on-Dairy Cattle are Costing Packers Big Money
This growing beef-on-dairy health problem is costing packers two major things – time and money.
April 22, 2024 09:54 AM
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Smart Farming Dairy Calf
New Products
Merck Launches New Activity Monitoring Technology, SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock
The SENSEHUB monitoring ear tag incorporates a blinking LED light so workers can quickly and easily locate those animals and apply appropriate interventions.
April 11, 2024 08:57 AM
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Dairy cows
Education
HPAI Now Detected on Ohio Dairy: Strange Bird Flu Concerns See Growth
Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
April 04, 2024 02:02 PM
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