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Producers are encouraged to have a written protocol for non-ambulatory animals and treat them as a medical emergency.

The possible presence of foodborne pathogens is a concern to all dairy producers. Farms that have value-added dairy businesses should be extremely vigilant.

Provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for development and implementation of a preventive system for food safety as stated within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Use the Monthly Monitor to track key production and financial indicators for dairy advisory teams.

Step-by-step instructions for starting your dairy advisory team.

This article is designed to assist managers in thinking about and reflecting on the faces in their business – their people.

Cows continuously produce heat and moisture so a ventilation system is necessary to continuously exchange inside air for drier, cooler outside air.

The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALT) has been identified in at least 18 states. Rapid explosions of this tick can be detrimental to cattle.

Incorporating grazing into your feeding management program can offer financial benefits. However it is important to ensure continued management of both animal and feed when doing so.

Improving animal health offers a rewarding way to reduce antibiotic use.

Managing feed refusals is a balance between providing enough to ensure that each cow has access to all the feed she wants and minimizing waste.

With hot weather, the main concern is often loss of milk production, but heat stress can also cause cows to experience a seasonal high SCC as well.

In this video, you will learn about an easy test that can be performed on your farm to test if overmilking is occurring. With these results, you can monitor unit removal as well as adjust unit take-off to reduce stress on teat ends.

Inspect and perform maintenance on sprinklers, shade structures and cloths, fans and other ventilation systems, and water systems before the temperature rises.

Learn to assign body condition scores for dairy cattle on a 5-point scale by evaluating specific areas of the pelvis and loin.

Lameness can have negative implications beyond cow comfort. Lameness contributes to reduced milk production, reduced reproduction and increased costs related to treatment and prevention.

Small grains are beneficial for extending forage inventory, however be mindful of factors that impact overall feed quality.

Photos demonstrate dairy cows with a range of body condition scores. Each photo includes key observations at that score.

Use multiple metrics when measuring farm performance.

Pennsylvania agricultural operations that are designated Concentrated Animal Operations or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are required to implement an approved nutrient management plan.

This article introduces the Target Cow concept, which focuses on identifying and proactively managing high-risk groups of animals during the transition period.

This article describes the intricate relationship between animal health and reproductive performance in dairy cattle.

When considering ways to boost profits, do not overlook the assets you have in people.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, marks one of the most comprehensive tax reforms in decades.

The Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is a federal safety net program for dairy producers administered by USDA-FSA, and the 2026 enrollment period is open from January 12, 2026, until February 26, 2026.