“We know that how a transition cow completes her transition period really sets her up for her entire lactation,” Dr. Erin Horst, Ph.D., said as she began her presentation about the Best Practices for Transition Cow Success at the recent Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. 

The imminent summer season brings a new set of challenges, and heat stress tops the list. It's more than just a buzzword; heat stress can negatively impact every animal on your farm – regardless of age – along with you and your team. Learn what strategies you can implement to mitigate heat stress.

Anaerobic digestion is seeing increased interest and implementation on many farms throughout the U.S. But what is anaerobic digestion? What do the economic opportunities look like? And, how would it fit on your farm?

I come from a family of hikers. My father has summited many local mountains in our area, and this was before Instagram, so apparently, he genuinely enjoyed it.

Reproductive success is more than just maintaining a good protocol and catching heats. At Horning Farms LLC of Manchester, Michigan, diet, environment and an activity monitoring system contribute to a 48% conception rate.