The author is a veterinarian with Quality Milk Production Services, Cornell University ...

Since 2024, Bird Flu has stumped US dairy farmers, leading to milk production drops and impaired udder health as well. While best biosecurity practices remain vital to reduce the spread of the disease ...

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Comfortable cows are generally healthier, more productive and less stressed – and it’s no secret that cow comfort directly influences milk production and your bottom line. A recent study shows that ...

The author is at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman. Winter continues to bring cold weather ...

The author is a professor and researcher at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in the Pathobiological Sciences Department.

My story isn’t that different than most small dairy farms that are located near expanding cities. Our dairy sits a short drive outside of Wichita, Kan., and while we still have many crop fields as ...

On farm tours, watching cows use brushes is something that often catches visitors’ attention and delights them. Even people unfamiliar with cow behavior can easily recognize how much they enjoy using ...

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