Comfort first has long been the philosophy for Jake Peissig and JTP Farms; focusing on improving animal well-being and allowing production, herd health and performance to fall into place.

Growing up next to his uncle’s dairy farm, Dr. Charles E. Gardner, DVM, was curious about the world of dairy farming from an early age.

The Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (NODPA) recently held its annual Field Days, touring several organic dairy farms near Middlebury, Vermont, and hosting experts – including panels of organic dairy farmers – to discuss industry news, share concerns, offer solutions and promote the best practices for organic dairy success.

Many articles have been published recently that address the impacts of stress on dairy producers as they face challenges related to increasing input costs, greater government regulations, labor issues and more.

Dairy cows respond to the challenges of the transition period in ways that are both dynamic and cow specific. This is especially true for the challenge of maintaining calcium balance immediately following calving.

Imagine a world without mastitis. It’s easy if you try. No costly treatments or increased risk of mortality, no reduced milk yields, no $2 billion economic loss in the industry.