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Taylor Leach

Assistant Editor of Dairy

Taylor Leach is the Assistant Editor of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly, blending her background in journalism and dairy farming. Raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, she now farms in Wisconsin with her husband. She is actively involved in cattle showing and agricultural advocacy.

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Holstein Cow
Industry
Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy
The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.
April 02, 2024 02:06 PM
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Education
New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns
In an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the importation of dairy cattle.
April 02, 2024 02:05 PM
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Industry
New Methane Digester Complete at Tri-Cross Dairy, Begins Supplying RNG
Tri-Cross Dairy has recently completed a new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility with Clean Energy and is expected to supply 1 million gallons of negative carbon-intensity RNG annually.
March 06, 2024 01:15 PM
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Beef Production
Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information
As beef-on-dairy animals within the feedlot system continue to rise, feedlots are craving two key pieces of information to help ensure these crossbred cattle thrive.
February 01, 2024 08:37 AM
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Education
Over-The-Counter Livestock Antibiotics Officially a Thing of the Past
Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.
June 08, 2023 12:39 PM
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Beef Production
What Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?
On June 11, 2023, the following antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase over-the-counter.
March 02, 2023 01:10 PM
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Beef Production
Here’s Why Cows Produce Less Colostrum During the Fall and Winter
Have you ever noticed that cows who calve during the fall and winter months tend to produce less colostrum than their herd mates who calved during the spring and summer? Here’s why.
January 04, 2023 03:15 PM
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Drugs
Beef Production
Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Are Going Away: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Ranch
On June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will now require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
October 28, 2022 03:14 PM
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If you find yourself favoring some employees more than others, maybe it’s time for a more open-minded approach in order to grow as your farm’s leader.
Education
Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
September 21, 2022 07:54 PM
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Stress on the Farm
Education
7 Tips to Help Reduce Stress During a Busy Season
With busy season ramping up for farmers across the country, now’s a good time to revisit some strategies to help manage stress as your workload picks up.
September 06, 2022 04:36 PM
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