In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an aggressive reproductive tool, but how can it be practically applied to achieve goals like genetic progress and reproductive efficiency?

Edaleen Dairy of Lynden, Washington, has taken nutrient management to the next level. First an anaerobic digester was installed, and then the farm installed a dissolved air flotation (DAF) unit. Now, instead of being a waste to manage, their cow manure will have more specific applications on their crop ground and will eventually be their next income stream.

Downsizing from four mixers and four tractors to one mixer, one loader and a consistent product that has produced beneficial results in a tight dairy economy are the big reasons Cheyenne Dairy of Dexter, New Mexico, revolutionized their feeding system in one short year.

Profitability for the dairy producer comes when there is high demand for a high-quality product. The U.S. is now exporting more milk than ever before, and dairy producers are relying heavily on the global market to increase their bottom line.

The definition of “high milk quality” and standards for acceptable udder heath are continuously becoming more rigorous, and dairy producers who wish to remain competitive must meet or exceed these evolving standards.

Milking 2,000 cows and growing 4,700 acres of crops on the other side of the equator is vastly different from dairying in the U.S. James Mann of Donovan’s Dairy opened up about the dairy business in Australia at the recent Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference held in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

“Change is happening out there!” Mike Hutjens exclaimed as he enthusiastically began his presentation on the opportunities and solutions for dairy producers in 2017 and beyond at the recent Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference held in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Robots have made their way to the farm and are trending in rapid rates as dairy producers adopt the new technology to efficiently produce high-quality milk. Dr. Rick Watters, a senior extension veterinarian with Cornell University, shared the management benefits of automatic milk installations at the 2016 Dairy Practices Council Conference held in East Lansing, Michigan.

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In the fall of 2015, the news broke about the Flint water crisis in Michigan, where Flint residents were found to have high blood levels of lead stemming from a contaminated municipal water source.