The recent mysterious disease affecting cattle in the U.S. is avian influezna, and the source is wild birds. My research team has been studying pest bird management on dairies for over eight years, and we have learned a few tricks that we would like to share with you.

It’s uncertain what will happen in the next quarter or two, but we all want to see farms succeed. Dairy farms help feed the world, and by taking a closer look at your operations, expenses and the comfort of your cows, you can identify areas for improvement that will keep your business profitable.

Consider productivity, longevity and sustainability when considering a retrofit for automated milking.

Three anaerobic digester operators discuss how their systems complement dairies operations and how they up the value of their farms. 

Manure has left the premises, now what? The manure applicator should have a plan in place before this situation arises. 

By prioritizing proper ventilation system design and operation, you can successfully house your calves indoors without compromising their health.

Suz Brouwer captions every one of her social media posts with #dreambig, and with good reason – her dream of owning and operating her own dairy farm has come true after 20 years of hard work.

An automated ventilation system, larger pens and automated feeders have contributed to healthier calves at Hammond Farms.

Just buying fans and hanging them haphazardly around your barn is not going to be very helpful in your fight against the rising summer temperatures. There are a few key concepts that you need to consider to get it right.

The Dairy Farmers of Canada's (DFC) target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 is not a recent development. This objective has sparked queries from producers who initially felt unprepared and uncertain about how to achieve it.