Category: Dairy

Article originally published March 11, 2020 for Progressive Dairy. There are many topics to discuss when managing heifer inventory. Producers […]

As dairy farms become more sophisticated with the use of new technologies and digital dairy herd management records, on farm […]

Contracting mastitis in fresh dairy cows is a complicated process that requires a close look at the conditions and situations […]

First one there is the winner! It’s a race between antibodies in the colostrum and the bacteria in the environment. […]

The process of milking cows requires a consistent milking routine and proper udder preparation to increase milk flow and reduce […]

Cheese prices have reached record highs, according to NASS weekly surveys, and it makes sense to turn our attention to […]

With the recent high temperatures, heat stress has been a concern on many dairies.  Just like cows, calves experience heat […]

Hot, humid weather imposes physiological challenges on lactating dairy cows, leading to lower feed intake, reduced milk production, and lower […]

The last two or three months have certainly brought extreme challenges and difficulties to our personal and business lives like […]

2020 has seen some unprecedented markets, actions, and now mandates reducing the amount of milk sold by a farm. While […]

Strong milk components have been and always should be an important topic to discuss on dairies.  In no specific order, […]

With COVID-19 keeping us at home, here are some things you can look at to check progress on your Lely® […]