The national dairy farm magazine, was established in 1885 and continues to be the leading dairy magazine. Articles featured include genetics, reproduction, nutrition, milk quality, crops and forages, animal health, milk pricing and current issues. Informa

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Holstein enthusiasts are invited to gather in Saint Louis for the 2025 National Holstein Convention this summer. The convention will be held from June 23-26, 2025

Jun 10, 2020 · Dairy Judging 101: All five breeds (A6, BS6, G6, H10, J6) A6, BS6, G6, H10, J6. By Katharine Knowlton, Virginia Tech

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Editorial Department Biographies: Click on the name to read about their experience Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor Katelyn Allen, Associate Editor

Jul 12, 2019 · I t is time to update our recommendations for optimal ration particle size. Physically effective neutral detergent fiber (peNDF) was defined by Dave Mertens in 1997 as the portion of forage or feed particles that are retained on the 1.18-mm (millimeter) screen during dry sieving multiplied by the NDF content.

2023 Official placings, reasons, and scoring keys for each breed

Aug 6, 2024 · With different commodities being produced and processed, it calls for a major opportunity in the sustainability sector of the dairy industry. In California, almost 40% of a dairy cow’s diet is comprised of by-products, which means they can reduce, reuse, and recycle the food that we can’t eat into a delicious and nutritious product that ends up on our dinner table.

Jun 19, 2023 · During the June Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, speaker Lily Edwards-Callaway started her presentation by sharing a well-known message written by our company’s founder, W.D. Hoard. This statement is known as a “Notice to the help”: The rule to be observed in this stable at all times, toward the cattle, young and old, is that of patience and kindness.