Dairy - General
From Wisconsin to New York, dairy leaders are trading clipboards for cloud-based logic, building a digital nervous system to master margins and protect a 250-year legacy.
Beef-on-dairy calves are showing fewer scours cases and repeat treatments than Holsteins, adding another layer to their value on dairy farms.
Michelle Schack is redefining dairy medicine by bringing veterinarians, producers and farm teams together through hands-on training and shared understanding.
Many farms have detailed treatment protocols in place. However, errors often occur not because protocols are absent, but because employees are trained on how to perform a task without understanding why it matters biologically.
Cattle moving from unaffected states no longer have to test for H5N1 avian influenza first.
After 17 years battling the silent killer of stray voltage, the Den Hoed family is using an audacious faith and elite self-sufficiency to build a brand-new future for the next generation.
Ammonia can build in calf hutches and affect growth, but small changes in bedding and daily management can help keep levels in check.
From the evolving H5N1 virus to the looming screwworm threat, discover why a line of separation is the new strategic foundation for safeguarding the U.S. milk supply in 2026.
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.
Kansas leads a 30-year high for the U.S. dairy herd as production surges 25.4%, anchoring a massive geographic shift toward the high-precision infrastructure of the High Plains.
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
The era of the average cow is over. Learn how 2026 genetic innovations are bulletproofing dairy herds against heat stress, rising feed costs and evolving supply chain demands.
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
With annual returns up to 500% and a massive reduction in lameness costs, discover why AI-powered computer vision is the high-ROI investment redefining modern dairy profitability.
This California dairy leverages “tech-forward” automation and data to build a robust biosecurity shield against HPAI, ensuring a resilient and mediocrity-free future for his herd.
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
This California dairyman blends a 100-year legacy with vision tech and automation to help slash lameness and prove data-driven care is the future of cow comfort.
Acquisition strengthens Zoetis’ leadership in precision animal health by integrating Neogen’s global genomics capabilities, expanding predictive insights and individualized care worldwide.
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
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.
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.
Herd management is evolving from individual cow interventions to collaborative, data-supported system oversight.
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.
Cornell University’s Daryl Nydam explores balancing short-term beef-on-dairy profits with the three-year investment of replacement heifers to ensure long-term herd efficiency and sustainable management flexibility.
Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But researchers at Kansas State University are looking at an interesting alternative – distillers grain.
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.
While West Coast milk production slows, Idaho’s dairy industry is surging 7.5%. Learn how vertical integration and beef-on-dairy are driving the state’s massive production surge.