Two members of the Milwaukee County Zoo’s dairy herd, (left to right) Miley and Callie, enjoy their new digs in the Dairy Cow Yard. Photo Credit: Milwaukee County Zoo Somewhere in the neighborhood of ...
The first article in this series described a pen-level heat stress monitoring system: sensors that measure panting, “a daily report that ranks pens by their hours in heat stress,” and a quick-response ...
In this episode, Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the article titled, "Calves that count," written by Managing Editor, Kylene Anderson. Listen to this episode to explore why every replacement ...
In this episode, Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the article titled, "Tip the scale of calf health in your favor," written by former Senior Editor at Hoard's Dairyman, Katelyn Allen. Managing ...
The ongoing shortage in farm labor, especially in the dairy sector, has made technological advances more vital than ever, but producers are still feeling the strain from a variety of directions. Rural ...
Metritis has long been recognized as one of the most costly diseases affecting dairy cows during early lactation. Previous studies estimate the average cost of a case at roughly $500, although ...
As dairies evolve, so do their data and technology needs. Similarly, the dairy insights suite from Nedap, a global leader in automated dairy herd monitoring and management technology, advances in ...
When it comes to reproductive success, every detail matters. After a heifer calf hits the ground, the chances she survives calfhood, reaches the breeding pen, becomes pregnant, and delivers a healthy ...
The headline consumer price index (CPI) continues to coast back toward the target inflation range of 2%, but consumers are experiencing stronger inflation in their butter prices heading into the ...
Fifteen teams competed in the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest in Louisville, Ky., this past weekend. Participating states spanned from Washington to Georgia and as far north as Massachusetts.
Todd Garrett joined Hoard’s Dairyman as the Art Director in 2018. In that role, he is responsible for overseeing and designing the artistic aspects of Hoard’s Dairyman, Hay & Forage Grower, and ...
Tom Cull of Lomira, Wis., was presented the 82nd Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States, on Thursday of the 57th World Dairy Expo. Cull ...