Winter management often focuses on ration adjustments, housing comfort, and maintaining intake through cold weather. One factor that can quietly undermine all three is...
Water is the most important nutrient in a dairy cow’s diet—second only to oxygen—yet it’s often taken for granted. From milk production and feed...
How cattle react to a handler’s presence is governed by three principles: instincts, past treatment, and what is happening in the moment. Instincts are...
Canadian dairy producers are encouraged to stay informed about the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive parasite spreading in U.S. states near the Canadian border....
Dairy farmers around the world are being asked to do two big things at once:keep milk flowing and shrink the environmental footprint of every...
Raising replacement heifers is one of the most meaningful long-term commitments on a dairy. These young animals represent years of planning, care, and investment...
Improving udder health takes more than treating individual cases of mastitis. It requires a clear plan, regular check-ins, and measurable goals. For many farms,...
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds. Because of this, early detection is important. A strong mastitis...
Maintaining safe, high-quality feed is essential for protecting herd health, supporting milk production, and meeting food-safety standards. Among the different feed risks dairy producers...
