In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney as she visits with Dr. Geof Smith, who is the managing dairy technical services veterinarian at Zoetis, about longevity and how to get calves off to the best start possible.

While the vision of a fully automated dairy may seem like a distant dream, the technology to achieve this is rapidly evolving. This article provides a roadmap for dairy producers considering the leap into automation.

A little more than a year ago, the School Nutrition Association (SNA), in partnership with the farmer-founded National Dairy Council (NDC), launched the Made With School Lunch campaign. Its goal is to create awareness and effectively communicate the positive impact and benefits of nutrient-rich school meals, including milk and dairy foods.

Cattle entries confirmed that while the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading throughout the dairy industry, it’s doing little to deter those who participate in the big dance, and World Dairy Expo is preparing with heightened safety measures.

Final preparations are underway for World Dairy Expo 2024. Laura Herschleb, general manager, joins podcast host, Lisa Behnke, to share what you can expect if you attend and how you can join virtually, if unable to make the trek to Madison, Wisconsin. Learn what's new at this year's show and how highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) is being addressed when the world's dairy industry meets, Oct. 1-4, 2024.

As dairy producers, we make dozens of decisions all day, every day. From products and protocols to capital investments and new hires, everything has an impact.