Management

The term foot rot or ‘hoof rot’ is one that might be used on your farm to describe a sore foot.

In 2014, we took some time to ask farmers a few questions about the transition to robot operations and how it worked in each situation. Take a look back at

Here is a look at how six different farms manage their calf programs. This article originally appeared in a previous edition of Cowsmopolitan.

The best vaccines and medication can be overcome by poor management every time, so simple down to earth basic biosecurity can be applied to farms without costing a fortune. This

Working in a milking parlor, with its 24/7 schedule, is hard work that requires long hours and attention to detail. It’s also a prime location for slips, trips and falls

A new 1.1 megawatt (MW) solar power system is being installed at Medeiros and Son Dairy, Hanford, CA. The project, deployed by CalCom Solar, will be completed this summer.

On many dairy farms, reproductive failure and the occurrence of mastitis are two of the most common management problems. Risk factors for mastitis and reproductive disorders are similar, and it

Producers who follow the proper techniques for hay storage will find their crops will retain more value and suffer fewer losses, said a beef cattle expert from the College of

Weaning calves as quickly as possible may seem cheap but there can be some hidden longer-term costs, says Dr Bob James at Virginia Tech.

Feeding and management programs for dairy cows the first 2 to 4 weeks after calving have a direct and long-term impact on their health, milk production, and reproductive performance, and

Open cows that aren’t cycling normally can hamper successful reproduction.

Fly control is critically important on all livestock farms.  Flies negatively impact dairy calves in two primary ways:

I’ve discussed time and again about how a successful dairy farm is one that gives care and attention to each area of its operation.

Sleep may very well be important for cow health, early US research suggests.

Many suckler cows and calves have not been turned out post calving. On dairy farms, increased numbers in some areas has led to increasing disease pressure due to housing constraints.