As you drive through the backroads of America, you’ll often spot white structures resembling tiny houses on dairy farms. These are calf hutches, a staple in modern dairy farming, designed to nurture the health and development of calves during their critical early weeks and months. This blog post will explore the function, benefits and innovations […]
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When the last few months of the year roll around, we tend to recognize the blessings and gifts that surround us. We become hyper-aware of the things we have, the people we know and the circumstances we’re in. Maybe it’s because it’s during the holidays or because the year is coming to a close and
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As the leaves start to turn and weekends are filled with fall sports, dairy farmers in Tennessee are turning on their choppers and headed to the fields for harvest. Did you know that most dairy farmers grow the food that their dairy cows eat? Plants such as hay (grasses like rye or timothy), corn, oats
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Dairy farmers take many steps to maintain the beauty of the planet by dealing with poop. Yes, poop. It’s not pretty, and it can smell unpleasant, but the way dairy farmers deal with the manure their cows produce is incredibly important to sustaining the health of the environment. What’s so Special About Cow Poop? Think
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February is traditionally known as a month dedicated to love and falling in love along with an array of hearts, stuffed animals and flowers. While many people often show their pets love on Valentine’s Day, imagine showering a few hundred dairy cows with affection. As we celebrate the month of love, let’s recognize how dairy
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Dairy farmers work hard to make sure that their cows are clean, dry and comfortable, especially in the winter. Calves tend to suffer from illnesses more during the cold weather due to their small size and ineffectiveness of generating heat like cows are able to do. However, there are steps that farmers take to ensure their animals are comfortable
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