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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
The USDA’s Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: April 2025 report projects higher milk production this year, even as dairy product prices continue to decline. Milk Production: The 2025 forecast has been raised to 226.9 billion pounds, up 0.7 billion from last month, driven by 25,000 more cows and higher yields per cow (+10 pounds). Dairy Cow Numbers: The U.S. dairy herd is expected to average 9.405 million head, the result of strong retention and fewer culls early in the year.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Landus has introduced SkyScout, a new aerial scouting and analytics platform designed to give farmers faster and more accurate insights into crop health. By combining drone and fixed-wing imaging with artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, the tool aims to help farmers detect problems early and improve decision-making in the field.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie |John Cole
Source: Council on Dairy Cattle Breedingwritten by: John ColeGenetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before the April 2025 run, members of CDCB’s Dairy Evaluation Review Team and NAAB’s Dairy Sire Evaluation Committee noted what seemed to be smaller-than-expected base adjustments.
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1 week ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Home Dairy TV Higher Fertility Success for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers: Panel Discussion Dr. Paul Fricke moderates a Wisconsin dairy farmer panel consisting of David Jauquet, Mike Martin, Jeff McNeely, and Chuck Ripp. These dairy farmers give highlights of protocols used on their dairies that help them achieve higher fertility success.
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1 week ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Natural ventilation plays a critical role in dairy barn design, especially in regions with hot summers and cold winters. By using sidewall openings, ridge vents, and prevailing winds to maintain airflow, naturally ventilated barns can provide a comfortable, low-cost, and energy-efficient environment for dairy cows year-round—when properly designed and managed.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Social housing—raising calves in pairs or groups—has gained attention in the dairy industry for its developmental benefits and alignment with public expectations around animal welfare. Though not without challenges, this calf-raising approach is achievable with the right planning, monitoring, and management. Social housing provides both behavioral and physical benefits that promote healthier, more adaptable calves.
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beefweb.com | Tanya Eadie
As spring progresses, cattle producers are focused on preparing their replacement heifers for a successful breeding season. A key part of this preparation includes pre-breeding vaccinations and brucellosis immunization, commonly known as the Bangs vaccine. Timely administration of these vaccines is essential to support reproductive success and overall herd health.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in dairy cattle—two in California and two in Idaho. This brings the total to 1,009 cases across 17 states since March 2024. Additional detections were also reported in poultry. In New York, H5N1 was found at two live bird markets in Queens County, while in New Mexico, the virus was confirmed at a poultry farm in Curry County and in a backyard flock in Roosevelt County.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
A coalition of environmental and science organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for removing public access to key climate and environmental justice tools from government websites. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the suit is led by Public Citizen Litigation Group on behalf of the Sierra Club, Environmental Integrity Project, Union of Concerned Scientists, and California Communities Against Toxics.
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dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Knuckle over pasterns—also known as contracted tendons—is a condition where a calf’s pastern joints are flexed abnormally at birth, making it difficult for them to stand or walk. While most calves recover with time, early care and good management practices can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence. Genetics: Calves with a family history of limb deformities are more likely to be affected. Avoid breeding animals that have shown this condition.
