Keeping a Family Milk Cow - Interview with Jody Camilletti
Jody Camiletti was born, raised, and currently lives in northwest Colorado where she ranches with her husband. The Camiletti’s run yearling cattle on their land during the summer. They have 2 grown...
The Critical Economics of Calf Mortality: Why Every Life Counts More Than Ever
The industry is experiencing unprecedented calf values, making mortality prevention not just an animal welfare issue, but a critical economic imperative. With day-old calves now commanding prices t...
Family Cow to Micro Dairy - Interview with Catie Thomas
Wholesome food is an act of love for the Thomas family. An act of love for those they are preparing it for, as well as a love for the animals and plants it came from. This love for wholesome food b...
Unlocking the Power of Metabolic Flexibility
Metabolic flexibility is more than a scientific concept; it’s a practical tool for modern livestock producers. By understanding and implementing strategies to enhance metabolic adaptability, we as ...
Heavy Metals, Animal Feed, and the Black Mamba Connection
New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa (Wits University), has shown that heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury accumulate in the scale...
The Transformation from Monogastric to Ruminant
The rumen is a fascinating and unique organ in ruminant animals. Proper development of the rumen is pivotal to digestive efficiency and overall productivity. Producers who prioritize rumen developm...
The Hoof Cowboy - Interview with Jeremy Wood
Jeremy Wood did not grow up around agriculture. His dad worked in a bank, his mother was a schoolteacher, and they lived in a small town in northern Utah. However, he always loved animals and the f...
Managing Methane Production With Feed Additives
Methane gas produced by cows through ruminal fermentation is released into the atmosphere when the animal burps. This gas not only contributes to global warming but also results in the loss of feed...
Kinder Ground for Animal Welfare - Interview with Dr. Jennifer Walker
A veterinarian by trade, Dr. Walker (Dr. Jen) grew up south of San Francisco determined to be a veterinarian, specifically one that specialized in cancer treatment. As an animal science major at UC...
Prevention of Foodborne Illness Starts at the Farm Level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified nontyphoidal Salmonella as one of the top 5 pathogens contributing to foodborne illnesses in the United States. Ground chicken le...