A rumen-protected coating on a feed product that’s been fed for 15 years to chickens and pigs shows promise to move stubbornly intractable feed efficiency rates in dairy cows.

Several companies recently showcased the latest and most innovative advancements available in 2025 for dairy farmers.

Sainfoin presents a compelling alternative for forage producers seeking to thicken old alfalfa stands or diversify their forage systems.

Veterinarians are in high demand, especially in rural communities. Large-animal vets are in even higher demand, and the shortage affects all those who raise livestock.

Early indicators and predictions show that the beef industry is slowly considering rebuilding the herd. Fewer heifers are being placed on feed and many producers’ current stocking rates are so low that they have nowhere to go but up in numbers.

Keeping somatic cell count low isn’t just about producing high-quality milk; it’s about minimizing milk losses and maintaining a sustainable, efficient operation.

There is a lot that goes into producing a movie. It’s kind of like a feed ration for cows. You have the paper ration from your nutritionist, the ration you actually put in the mixer and the ration the cows actually eat. Making movies is the same way. You have the script, what was actually filmed and what was edited for final cut.

A new back-of-the-barn innovation sorts cows more quietly and reliably in all dairy environments. The Sort my Cow Sort Gate from CowManager runs on electromagnets and springs instead of compressors and pneumatics, making less noise during operation and working consistently, even during extreme weather.

A new feed pad design keeps leachate and rain runoff separate, keeping them out of dairy lagoons. The patented system from Dairy Nutrient Reclamation saves dairy producers money from not having to haul the extra water once mixed with manure.

A new digital platform to access capital aims to quickly finance dairy farm projects up to $2.5 million in value and do so in days, not weeks.