More and more dairies are inseminating a portion of the herd with beef semen, but the decision to do so should not be made lightly. Truly adding value to these calves is about much more than changing the color of their hide.

Consumer interest in milk that is easier to digest is growing as the a2 Milk Company paves the way by offering a fluid option free of the A1 protein.

In the current market, making money through milk is all about the amount of components produced in a hundredweight.

As with any investment in business, correct management is needed to preserve value. Careful handling of semen or embryos maintains its integrity and quality.

Aurora Ridge Dairy propagates only the “elite of the elite” heifers and adheres to a disciplined plan for keeping nothing but the best offspring in the herd.

Genomics has been an incredible accelerator for genetic progress in dairy cattle.

What makes a team successful? There are a lot of factors, but one critical piece is having the right players in the right positions to achieve your goals. The same goes for the milk quality team on your dairy.

The current state of the dairy industry is putting pressure on dairy producers. Excess milk in the market has allowed dairy processors to be more selective with the milk they are purchasing.

Monitoring U.S. average bulk tank somatic cell counts (SCC) over many years shows a clear peak during summer months. Higher temperatures and humidity levels during the June-September period create heat stress in cows and negatively affect their immune response.

Recently, I saw a picture of the new male trend in fashion. The two men were wearing high heels, long coats and dangling earrings and jewelry. Their man buns looked liked women’s fashions 50 years ago. What is this world coming to? I was suddenly glad I grew up in a world where there was no blurring of the genders.