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CowManager Unveils Milk Sensor Innovation

CowManager Unveils Milk Sensor Innovation

Jun 8, 2026 | News

CowManager®, a technology leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, is strengthening its herd management platform with the development of a Milk Sensor designed to deliver faster, more informed decision-making around mastitis detection and the milking process....
Why monitoring cow body temperature matters

Why monitoring cow body temperature matters

May 10, 2026 | Educational Blog

Today, many dairy producers rely on monitoring systems to track behavior, activity, and other indicators that help identify potential health issues earlier. One physiological factor that plays an important role in animal health is cow body temperature. Because...
Beef on dairy success: ADSA Conference 48 insights

Beef on dairy success: ADSA Conference 48 insights

Apr 29, 2026 | Educational Blog

This year’s Discover Conference brought together more than 200 experts to take a deep dive into the booming beef on dairy sector. With food demand rising and margins tightening, efficiency is critical. Our efforts impact food production, food security, the...
Low bulk-tank SCC doesn’t tell the whole story

Low bulk-tank SCC doesn’t tell the whole story

Apr 3, 2026 | Educational Blog

A herd with a bulk tank somatic cell count (SCC) of 115,000 would be considered a milk quality success by most industry standards. Yet, a look at this 1,000-cow herd, shows cows with an average lactation somatic cell score (SCS) of 4.0 or greater produced 900 fewer...
Reduce Heat Stress Impacts On Reproduction

Reduce Heat Stress Impacts On Reproduction

Mar 17, 2026 | Educational Blog

When temperatures rise, dairy cow performance often drops—but the effects of heat stress go far beyond just a short-term dip in milk. Heat stress triggers physiological challenges that affect milk production, reproduction, rumen health, and even the next generation of...
Bovine Respiratory Disease: How to spot early signs

Bovine Respiratory Disease: How to spot early signs

Mar 4, 2026 | Educational Blog

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is one of the most common and costly health problems on dairy farms. It’s also known simply as pneumonia, or “shipping fever”; an acute, stress-related form of BRD that typically develops after a long transport. It isn’t caused by just...
Using DHI to improve profitability

Using DHI to improve profitability

Feb 22, 2026 | Educational Blog

Arren Rusch knew his dairy had reached a size that worked for the family, he didn’t want to grow bigger or get caught up managing more people. Instead, he asked a different question: How could they maximize profitability out of the cows they already had? The answer...
Catching Calf Pneumonia Early

Catching Calf Pneumonia Early

Feb 15, 2026 | Educational Blog

Calf health is an important aspect of dairy farming because only healthy calves become productive dairy cows. Farmers and vets are always looking for tools to help them rear healthier calves and reduce reliance on antibiotics. Pneumonia, in particular, has long been a...
How top dairies boost herd health and productivity

How top dairies boost herd health and productivity

Feb 8, 2026 | Educational Blog

Year one with CowManager® is often about trust. Year two is about unlocking potential. Once CowManager is installed, producers spend the first several months learning the alerts, understanding the technology, and building confidence in the system. The CowManager ear...
Get more from your beef breeding program in 2026

Get more from your beef breeding program in 2026

Feb 5, 2026 | Webinars

CentralStar Beef Specialist Adam Wood leads a conversation about genetics and breeding practices with Select Sires Associate Vice President of Beef Product Development and Marketing Ryan Bodenhausen and Select Sires Beef Reproductive and Research Specialist Dan...
The opportunity most dairies still overlook

The opportunity most dairies still overlook

Jan 25, 2026 | Educational Blog

Cow pregnancy rates have increased substantially over the past 30 years, with award-winning herds achieving pregnancy rates as high as 47%. Surprisingly, heifer-pregnancy rates have not kept pace, and that’s where many dairies are still leaving money on the table. The...