Dairy Cow

When it comes to maintaining profitability on a dairy operation, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. One way farmers can stay ahead is by focusing on what they can control; and that includes managing heifer inventories. Miles Ramsay takes a look how genomic technology improves decision making for the herd’s replacement females. If yo... Read More ...

The trend of consolidation of dairy farms over the last two decades has primarily been steady. At the same time, the trend of the number of small dairy operations declining has been steady as well. That's not surprising information within a recent USDA study of  dairy industry consolidation. Re ...

Animal agriculture has answered the call for reducing antibiotic use on the nation’s farms in recent years. By partnering with herd veterinarians and improving management techniques, producers are making progress toward strategic use of antibiotics within their herds. ...

It’s been a busy start to the year for Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In January, construction of the new elk research facility on the Pullman campus wrapped up, and in February the first elk were moved in. WSU’ ...

Many in the nation’s dairy industry says they are starting to see signs of recovery following a nearly five-year downward market cycle.  Despite these challenges, the world’s leading dairy cattle breed, U.S. Registered Holsteins, has experienced growth in the number of animals registered and identified through Holstein Association USA.  John Meyer, CE...

An industry-wide study of the beef production chain shows that dairy cattle are producing more than just large quantities of milk, they are contributing to a growing level of quality in the nation’s beef supply.     For more results from the 2016 National Beef Quality Audit, check out, visit bqa.org, where you ...