The dairy industry is known for its commitment to high-quality standards and sustainable practices. One of the cornerstones in maintaining…
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Golden Beginnings: Nurturing Calves with Colostrum for a Lifetime of Health
In the delicate world of calf care, few things rival the importance of colostrum. This liquid gold, often overlooked, lays…
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Year-Round Calving: The Rhythms of Dairy Farming Unveiled
In the dance of agricultural rhythms, dairy farming often follows a unique beat. While ranchers may sway with the seasons…
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Animal Welfare on Our Family Dairy Farm
Gone are the days where you could just go about your day doing what is best for your family. Now…
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A Tale of Two Missing Calves
It was dark when we pulled into the driveway. I saw my brown-eyed farm girl’s eyes fill with tears. I…
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Are Conventional Dairy Farms Regulated?
There is a lot of information out there these days on farming practices. I cannot even imagine being…
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Why do dairy farmers use nose rings on cattle?
There are a lot of misconceptions about farming. A recent one that was brought to my attention was this: There…
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Commonly Asked Questions About Our Dairy Farm
When I meet people for the first time or they find my blog, there is always tons of questions. I…
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Veal Farm Statistics
As a dairy farmer, I am often linked to the veal industry. As a first-generation dairy farmer, I can tell…
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Disbudding Dairy Calves
The preferred method on our farm to remove horns is horn disbudding. Disbudding is when you stop the horn producing cells…
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Animal Identification, Bovine Earrings
Every calf on our farm needs to have visible identification at all times. It is necessary even though farmer can…
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Where is the Footage of the Good Farms?
Over the past couple years, there have been several videos released by animal rights extremists. There have been some new footage…
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