Small milking parlor upgrades can create measurable gains. agproud.com/articles/64005-b…

University of British Columbia researchers found that a 10-day positive reinforcement protocol helped cows acclimate to automated milking systems. journalofdairyscience.org/ar…

Spending a few more intentional seconds on the front side of milking preparation creates measurable efficiency on the back side. agproud.com/articles/63170-s…

While the “ideal” may vary from Holstein herd to Holstein herd, it appears that a reasonable benchmark for age at first calving is 23 months. hoards.com/article-38600-Fin…

For farms using recycled manure bedding, the current evidence points toward drying or drum composting as more effective approaches for reducing bacterial loads and supporting udder health than anaerobic digestion alone. dairyherd.com/news/managing-…

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Watch these cowside automated milking system KPIs – milking permissions and traffic settings data for cows in the first and final 100 days of lactation, herd’s average days in milk, activity monitoring systems data and progesterone testing results. agproud.com/articles/63736-k…

Clean drinking water may not create a dramatic moment in the parlor or show up on the milkcheck. But when cows have consistent access to clean water, producers can remove one more potential source of bacterial exposure while supporting intake, health and milk quality.

The cost of calf diarrhea is not always paid during calfhood. Research shows its effects are measurable years later, reducing milk production in cows that should have been among the herd’s most productive animals. bovinevetonline.com/news/vet…

Monitoring technologies help manage cattle AND people. agproud.com/articles/63880-s…

Even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses – providing an early warning sign of cattle stress. bovinevetonline.com/news/edu…

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Milking Speed (incorporated into Holstein genetic evaluations in August 2025) demonstrates the power of industry-wide collaboration and data-driven innovation. agproud.com/articles/63755-m…

Higher stocking density increases bedding use, manure volume and labor demands – making day-to-day stall management even more important. agproud.com/articles/63455-i…

Research suggests that a cow’s ability to cope with heat stress may depend not only on how she responds to elevated temperatures, but also on how effectively she maintains energy balance when feed intake declines and maintenance requirements increase. dairyherd.com/news/education…

🐄It’s time to nominate dairies that produce and market exceptional quality milk for NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. Nominations close Aug. 31. Find out more: nmconline.org/ndqa/

Streptococcus agalactiae remains a persistent and growing challenge in Danish dairy herds, despite comprehensive surveillance and management systems – likely driven by complex infection dynamics, detection limitations and herd management constraints. m2-magazine.org/streptococcu…

Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) isn’t appropriate for all dairy farms. That said, successful implementation of SDCT requires accurate records, strong management practices and good udder health monitoring. hoards.com/article-38483-Sto…

🐄It’s time to nominate dairies that produce and market exceptional quality milk for NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. Nominations close Aug. 31. Find out more: nmconline.org/ndqa/

Automating repetitive tasks frees up labor to focus on higher-value areas of a dairy operation. agproud.com/articles/63672-a…