Progressive Dairy

11/01/2025

How to develop effective goals in your personal life and business, consider developing a timeline, communicate group goals with everyone involved and follow the SMART goal process.

Goal setting is important to both personal and business success. Goals help us work toward desired results and provide a point of guidance. They can be aimed at short-term issues, long-term projects and everything in between. No matter what type of farm you have or what stage you or your farm are at...

11/01/2025

How careful monitoring of the milking parlor, cow traffic areas, freestall management, teat disinfectant, teat skin health, vaccinations and nutrition can aid in fighting against Klebsiella mastitis.
Vaxxinova US

Klebsiella is a gram-negative bacteria that can cause severe clinical mastitis in dairy cows. If they survive the illness, cows are often culled due to low milk production. This article describes some common ways Klebsiella is transmitted from the environment to teats and strategies on how to preven...

10/01/2025

A functional udder is key to producing high volumes of milk. Understanding how udder traits are measured and how to utilize them will aid you in creating the ideal udders for your herd.
PEAK Genetics
https://www.agproud.com/articles/60517-modern-udders-what-does-ideal-look-like

10/01/2025

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council annual meeting brought reproductive professionals together to discuss methods in which progress might be made. Topics included embryo viability, sustainability efforts, beef-on-dairy trends, data management and more.

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) brought producers, academia and industry experts together for discussions, presentations and panels Nov. 12-14 at the 2024 annual meeting in Arlington, Texas.

09/01/2025

How Minglewood Dairy prioritizes employee training, rumination boluses and on-farm culturing to ensure cow health and milk quality.
Boehringer Ingelheim

Ever since 1894, Minglewood Dairy has upheld a tradition of exceptional care for their cows and land, evolving significantly over the past 130 years.

08/01/2025

Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Matti McBride for a recap of their favorite articles, podcast episodes and some of the biggest dairy news stories of 2024.

Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Matti McBride – along with special guest David Cooper, who is the managing editor of Progressive Cattle magazine – for a recap of their favorite articles, podcast episodes and some of the biggest dairy news stories of 2024.

08/01/2025

More than 350 individuals from the dairy value chain gathered to highlight the industry’s sustainability progress thus far and collaborate on further advances.

In a room filled with dairy producers, processors and customers, farmer Mitch Breunig looked around and announced, “I’m really impressed with how many people care about sustainability. … Everyone is this room is here because of the dairy cow, and improving the dairy cow is going to be the path...

31/12/2024

How to assess health insurance goals for your operation and/or your family, to determine a budget and learn about the network available in your area can help you make the best decision for your farm for the upcoming year.
Agri-Services Agency

Now is the time to identify your current health insurance plan and decide to either stick with the status quo or change benefit plans. If you’re fortunate to be happy with what you have, then a simple reenrollment works. If your operation has changed over the year – budget and payroll – you mi...

30/12/2024

How maintaining dry, draft-free housing with ample bedding, proper ventilation, access to fresh water and a high-quality ration will set cows up for success as temperatures drop.
InBarn

Cold weather can have a significant impact on dairy herds, and failing to address these challenges can lead to decreased milk production, increased health issues and lower overall farm profitability. This article explores practical, research-backed strategies for improving cow comfort during the win...

29/12/2024

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28/12/2024

Fifth-generation dairy farmer from Amelia Court House, Virginia, Jeremy Moyer joins host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn about Oakmulgee Dairy Farm, a new robotic milking facility, the decision to invest in a methane digester, advice Moyer has for producers considering large investments at their dairy and more.

Jeremy Moyer, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Amelia Court House, Virginia, joins host Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn about Oakmulgee Dairy Farm, a new robotic milking facility, the decision to invest in a methane digester, advice Moyer has for producers c...

27/12/2024

How identifying the different types of bulk tank quality tests will aid in diagnosing the source of high counts. A quantitative test can determine the number of bacteria in a bulk tank, while a qualitative test can determine the type of bacteria present.
Udder Health Systems
https://www.agproud.com/articles/60611-milk-quality-in-the-bulk-tank-what-do-all-the-numbers-mean

27/12/2024

How a well-executed Mycoplasma bovis control program encompasses an awareness of the distinctive disease characteristics and timely interventions for lasting well-being and productivity.
Vaxxinova US

Among the more problematic pathogens affecting cattle, Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) stands out for its involvement in chronic infections. The interaction between the outer makeup of the microorganism and the animal’s immune response contributes to its insidious nature, making treatment as well as p...

26/12/2024

The dairy checkoff – led by its mission to drive trust and sales – continually looks at what is happening now, what is coming next and how to future-proof the industry for decades to come.
Dairy Good

As we navigate a rapidly changing landscape in food production and consumer preferences, the U.S. dairy industry finds itself in a moment of opportunity. The dairy checkoff – led by its mission to drive trust and sales – continually looks at what is happening now, what is coming next and how to ...

24/12/2024

Research is still limited, but IgYs from egg powder show promise as a gut building and immune boosting supplement.

Not all milk replacers are the same. Sure, they differ by protein source, level of protein/fat and any medications or additives included. But milk replacers also differ on how well they support gut health and protect overall calf health. While you probably have a favorite milk replacer, new research...

24/12/2024

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23/12/2024

As the leaves fall and the crisp autumn air turns to icy conditions, snowstorms and frigid temperatures across the Northeast, cow comfort, herd health and safety are top of mind for these two dairy farms as they prepare their facilities and animals for inclement weather.
Built to Last at Brigeen Farms

While Maine is well known for lobster, lighthouses and its scenic North Atlantic coastline, the state is also home to 140 licensed dairy farms, including Brigeen Farms in Turner and Castonguay Ayrshires in Livermore. As the leaves fall and the crisp autumn air turns to icy conditions, snowstorms and...

22/12/2024

As we close the books on 2024, Progressive Dairy’s editorial team identified four trending topics that made headlines throughout the year. Read on as we recap highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detected in dairy cattle, Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization efforts, increasing dairy margins and declining dairy cattle inventories.

As we close the books on 2024, Progressive Dairy’s editorial team identified four trending topics that made headlines throughout the year. Read on as we recap highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detected in dairy cattle, Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization efforts, increasing da...