Dairy Herd Management

Dairy Herd Management magazine is specifically designed to deliver valuable insights and information related to dairy production and management aimed at high-end commercial dairy farmers. Our readers typically oversee at least 200 dairy cows or replacement heifers. Although this group consists of around 7,000 farms, they are responsible for over 75% of the milk produced in the United States.

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Calves Prefer Their Pals, Even in the Heat

1 day ago | dairyherd.com | Maureen Hanson

The effects of heat stress on calves has been the topic of a good share of research in recent years. So, too, has been the study of social versus individual calf housing. Now, University of Wisconsin researchers have published a first-of-its kind study that examined the two factors together.
Dairy Heifer and Calf Values Remain in the Stratosphere

2 days ago | dairyherd.com | Maureen Hanson

Prices for dairy replacement heifers and beef-cross calves remain out of this world, with both springers and newborn calves reaching astronomical levels. Holstein springers topped out in May at $4,200 per head in Pipestone, Minn., and newborn beef cross calves exceeded $1,600 per head in Wisconsin. How far and long this launch into record territory will last remains to be seen, but beef-cross breeding will continue to make a big bang in the markets for the foreseeable future.
Dairy Industry's 2025 Optimism

4 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
A Big Step Toward Better Milk Options for Kids

4 days ago | dairyherd.com | Taylor Leach

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry took a key step toward expanding milk choices in schools today, advancing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by voice vote. The bipartisan legislation, which has already cleared a House committee, would allow schools to once again offer whole and 2% milk, options currently excluded under federal school meal rules in place since 2012.
Unlock The Creamy Future: Surplus Dairy Like Never Before

4 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

The U.S. dairy market is going through significant transformations, with emerging trends beginning to surface, according to Terrain dairy analyst Ben Laine. At the heart of these changes is the elevated fat content in U.S. farm milk, which has surpassed the requirements for cheese manufacturing and led to an oversupplied cream market. Understanding the Surplus: Fat vs.
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms Take Effect

5 days ago | dairyherd.com | Taylor Leach

As of June 1, 2025, significant updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) have been implemented, marking the most comprehensive overhaul in over two decades. These reforms, approved by dairy farmers across all 11 federal milk marketing regions, aim to modernize milk pricing structures to better reflect current market conditions and production realities.
The Big Debate Over Dairy Farm Expansion: Environmental Protection or Industry Hindrance?

5 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

In a move to protect the environment and preserve small, family-owned dairy farms, two state lawmakers from New York City are advocating for a ban on the expansion of dairy farms beyond 700 cows. Last week, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, and Sen. Jabari Brisport, D-Brooklyn, introduced a bill targeting the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s ability to issue new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permits for large-scale dairies.
Waiting to Exhale: The Science of Exhalomics

5 days ago | dairyherd.com | Maureen Hanson

There’s an innovative new way to potentially monitor the digestive activity, environmental impact, and health of dairy cows – and it’s as simple as breathing. Dairy nutrition researcher Dr. Mutian Niu, Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, explained the science of “exhalomics” on a recent edition of the Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt podcast. Niu said exhalomics is the study of metabolites and compounds found in exhaled breath.
The Hidden Cost of Heat Stress on the Unborn Calf

6 days ago | dairyherd.com | Taylor Leach

As thermometers start to boil, dairy producers often turn their attention to the cows who are paying the bills: the lactating herd. But research shows that dry cows and bred heifers are just as vulnerable to heat stress, even if the signs are less visible. While it’s easy to overlook this group of animals during the hustle and bustle of summer, doing so can quietly set off a chain reaction. When a dry cow or bred heifer experiences heat stress, her unborn calf does too.
7 Health Insurance Solutions for the Self-Employed

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Maureen Hanson

If there is anything that could derail your business literally overnight, it’s a serious injury or illness in your family. That’s why health insurance is an absolutely critical risk management tool, even though the cost of the insurance itself can also strain your business. While it probably won’t cover every medical expense for your family, it can protect you from the catastrophic effects of a major health event.