With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of heat detection.

New research shows even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses, making it an early ...

(THE CONVERSATION) California is the nation’s top milk-producing state and home to nearly 1.8 million dairy cows. California is also hot, especially for cows, which have trouble keeping cool when the ...

This is expected during periods of hot weather, but as more recently the weather has been slightly cooler and wetter, are cows still experiencing heat stress? Heat stress occurs when a cow’s body ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — As summer temperatures have soared across the state, the University of Maryland’s Agricultural Research Center in Washington County is tackling a growing concern for ...