Aug 15, 2026 | Educational Blog
Raising healthy calves requires a balance of observation, experience, and timing. The challenge being calves instinctively hide signs of illness, because showing weakness as prey animals can make them appear vulnerable. By the time a calf shows the slightest clinical...
Aug 7, 2026 | News, Top Herds
Nov 30, 2025 | Educational Blog
Located in Waunakee, Wis., Maier Farms is a multi-generational dairy committed to cow longevity and team-driven success. Honored as one of CentralStar’s ReproStar Award winners in 2025, the farm has achieved impressive statistics, including a 42% pregnancy rate, 73%...
Nov 23, 2025 | Educational Blog
Your milk check isn’t just a number, it reflects cow health, herd management, and genetics. Producers often point to above-average components, low SCC, and residue-free milk as hallmarks of quality.¹ These traits are more than “nice to have,” they drive milk quality...
Nov 7, 2025 | Educational Blog
Your DHI records are more than just numbers, they’re a roadmap for ration and herd management. Butterfat, protein, and the fat-to-protein ratio give early warnings when things aren’t balanced, letting you act before production or cow health suffers. By regularly...
Jun 7, 2024 | Educational Blog, New
Cows thrive on consistency, preferring the same reliable meal daily. However, adjusting to this steady diet can be challenging for the gut health of fresh cows. What can be done to help with this adjustment? Include a nutritional supplement that supports gut health...
Apr 8, 2024 | News, Top Herds
Nov 30, 2023 | Educational Blog
The world of dairy farming is ever evolving, and more and more – and increasingly smarter – tools are available to add to the on-farm toolbox. For many dairy businesses, it’s no longer a matter of if they’re interested in using innovative technology; it’s become about...
Nov 13, 2023 | Educational Blog
Mycotoxin binders (MTB) work by chemical interactions involving cation exchange capacity with various types of bonds and by their physical structure serving as a “net” to in essence “trap” mycotoxin molecules. The bonding and structural properties of traditional MTB...
Oct 3, 2023 | Educational Blog
You’ve likely seen the headlines about shrinking heifer numbers around the U.S. Herds right-sizing heifer inventories, dairy expansions, and the trend to buy instead of raise replacement heifers continues to push replacement values higher and higher. If you’re like...
Sep 27, 2023 | Newsletters
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