Reducing antimicrobial use in humans and animals is critical to combat resistance to commonly used antimicrobial treatments. We all need to work together to meet this challenge and the dairy industry is taking action to do its part.

While employing foreign workers is a great solution, we must not forget about the importance of safety with this group of employees.

Most of the electrical fires on farms can be prevented with appropriate preventive initiatives. 

When I was young, the social event of the summer season was the annual Black and White Show. We had many top-name judges – Heffering, Trevena, Stewart and a young man named Lowell.

Two summaries from the recent articles in the Journal of Dairy Science that look at cow longevity and hunger response.

When you are planted in a remote rural area, or far away from city friends, you must be very intentional about creating a life that aligns with your values and goals.