Dear future self, what are you going to remember about this time in the cattle business?

Recordkeeping is the foundation of good financial management. You can think of it like the soil in your fields. Accurate records allow for strong analysis, decision-making and profits to weather any storm our farms might experience.

Methionine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, but it is often undersupplied in typical rations. It is considered essential because cows cannot synthesize enough methionine to meet their needs, so it must be supplied by what they digest. 

You may not be familiar with the term “hyperimmunized,” let alone use it in everyday conversation. Yet it is the most powerful tool to enrich colostrum and influence calf health and development.

Based on latest USDA monthly Livestock Slaughter data, the number of dairy cull cows marketed through U.S. slaughter plants in April 2026 was estimated at 215,100.