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Beef Articles and Videos

Explore our news articles and videos to gain fresh insights into cattle vaccines, parasite management, reproduction, technology, innovations and more.

Dairy Articles and Videos

View our news articles and videos to learn what’s new in the dairy industry as it relates to topics like vaccinations, mastitis, reproduction, technology and more.

PODCAST: Maximize the capabilities of your SenseHub Dairy monitoring system.

Monitoring technology is becoming more commonplace. But are dairy producers getting the most from their systems? Listen in as two specialists discuss.

Take a virtual tour of Lumar Dairy

At the 2025 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Conference, Louie Borba presented a virtual tour of Lumar Dairy, highlighting how he continues a legacy of dairy farming that began in 1969 when his parents immigrated from the Azores and started milking with 50 cows.

PODCAST: Chatting the next frontier in repro efficiency, Targeted Reproductive Management.

Exploring the latest reproductive research findings, prostaglandin product comparisons and a cost-benefit analysis of TRM.

Preventing the frustration of calf scours

Bolstering antibodies in colostrum aids in the fight against calf scours. Learn how dam vaccination can help protect against the leading causes of calfhood diarrhea.

How to manage through tight dairy heifer inventory

When heifer inventories are tight, it’s more important than ever to breed heifers at the optimal time so they calve and become productive members of the milking herd.

Reduce the potential of calf illness reoccurrences with SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock.

See how Lumar Dairy Farms owner Louie Borba relies on SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring insights for healthier, stronger calves.

Get cows and replacement heifers bull bred faster

No matter the price of cattle, a heavier, more consistent calf crop will be more marketable. But with higher cattle prices, there is an opportunity for even greater margins.

Does the extra protection from a teat sealant deliver ROI?

Dairy cows are at the greatest risk of developing a new intramammary infection (IMI) during the dry period – especially two to three weeks after dry-off and two to three weeks prior to calving.

All the tools you need to manage mastitis, all in one place

Mastitis costs add up fast. See how the M-Power portfolio helps protect your herd, milk yield and bottom line.

Mastitis 911: Severe mastitis – prioritize keeping them alive

When severe mastitis causes systemic illness, the focus shifts from treating the infection to keeping the cow alive. Every minute counts.

Determine whether an on-farm culturing lab is right for your operation

When you encounter a tough case of mastitis, you not only face the challenge of getting the infected mammary gland back to normal but also reducing the financial impact as much as possible.

THIS or THAT? With dairy repro, the answer can be both.

Robots or parlors? Holsteins or Jerseys? Milk replacer or pasteurized whole milk? These are some of the choices in a dairy producer’s game of “this or that.”

How to get the most from sorting gates to optimize labor and cow flow

Sorting gates are an increasingly popular solution to automate the process of separating cows for breeding, dry-off, hoof trimming, preg checks and other health interventions.

How to add value to weaned calves at auction

Calf prices are historically high, meaning there is a prime opportunity to maximize your revenue. Learn the best way to ensure you get the most out of your calves at sale.

Go on the offense with strategic deworming

Deworming at the right times can assist in providing season-long parasite control and help your cattle maximize their potential.

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Put electronic identification to work for you

Electronic identification (EID) tags and readers offer a straightforward method for streamlined recordkeeping, enhanced traceability and improved herd management.

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Three ways monitoring technology can benefit your dairy workforce

You have likely heard how monitoring technology in the dairy industry is revolutionizing how we care for cattle. SenseHub® Dairy technology can help producers achieve success.

Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in beef calves

Vaccination is important to support the calf’s immune system and intranasal vaccines are often the first opportunity to do so. Learn more.

Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in dairy calves

Vaccination is important to support the calf’s immune system and intranasal vaccines are often the first opportunity to do so. Learn more.

Understanding Targeted Reproductive Management

Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM) applies individualized insights from connected cow monitoring technology. Learn how you can apply the technology in your herd.