Steady growth from birth to first calving sets the stage for a heifer’s lifetime performance. Balanced development supports reproductive success, health, and overall herd...
Advances in computer vision are enhancing dairy cattle welfare monitoring by enabling precise detection of posture transitions, such as lying-to-standing movements. A recent study...
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center has awarded over $900,000 in funding to support nine dairy businesses across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and...
Source: University of Wisconsin
Written by Nesli Akdeniz and Leonard Polzin
Introduction
Heat stress is a growing concern for dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Rising nighttime temperatures and...
Gerard Cramer, a professor at the University of Minnesota and expert in dairy cattle lameness, recently shared straightforward advice on improving hoof health in...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Introduction
Body condition influences productivity, reproduction, health, and longevity of dairy cattle. Thinness or fatness can be a clue to underlying nutritional...
A new vaccine developed by South Dakota-based Medgene is now available to help protect calves from cryptosporidiosis, a common and challenging parasitic disease in...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new $12 billion aid package to help farmers deal with high input costs, unstable markets, and...
Episode Description
In this podcast, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota. They will discuss the...
Mastitis is a costly disease affecting dairy cows, impacting milk quality and herd health. Early detection and prevention are key to minimizing losses. While...
