Healthy Udders, Healthy Herds: Proven Mastitis Prevention
Healthy Udders, Healthy Herds: Proven Mastitis Prevention

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer.

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer. When udder health slips, the effects are felt quickly: milk yield drops, treatment costs rise, and more time is spent managing sick animals.

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer. When udder health slips, the effects are felt quickly: milk yield drops, treatment costs rise, and more time is spent managing sick animals. For many producers, it is one of the biggest factors that impacts both profit and daily workload.

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In this Issue of the American Dairymen November 2026

This issue of American Dairymen delivers practical insights to help dairy producers improve herd performance, protect cow health and position their operations for long-term success. How Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pocket explores how greater efficiency throughout the dairy can translate into stronger profitability and better use of resources.

Cow comfort and hoof health also take center stage in Choosing the Right Flooring for Cow Comfort and Hoof Health, which examines the important role flooring plays in supporting comfortable, healthy and productive cows. Hairy Heel Warts (Bovine Digital Dermatitis) takes a closer look at this common hoof health challenge and what dairy producers should know about managing its impact within the herd.

Finally, Dairy’s Growth Surge: Is Your Operation Ready for What’s Next? looks toward the future of the dairy industry and the considerations producers should keep in mind as they prepare their operations for growth. From efficiency and profitability to cow comfort, hoof health and expansion, this issue offers timely information for today’s dairy producers.

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USDA Announces the Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade

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Telehandlers on Farm

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New G500V VariCut headers boost Case IH combines’ performance

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Working widths of 6.1-12.5m (20-41ft) / In-line knife drive with dual drive on 10.5m and 12.5m models / Knife speed increase from 660rpm to 735rpm enables higher forward speeds without compromising cutting performance / New click-on side knife- St. Valentin, June 25, 2025-Case IH Axial-Flow® combines can now be equipped with new G500V VariCut variable […]

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UMBIREZ™ Now Available in the U.S. — A Breakthrough in Navel Protection for Dairy Calves

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UMBIREZ™ Now Available in the U.S. — A Breakthrough in Navel Protection for Dairy Calves June 25, 2025 –Dairy producers across the United States now have access to a powerful new tool to protect newborn calves from umbilical infections and improve early-life health outcomes. UMBIREZ™, a non-antibiotic, fast-drying navel hygiene product, is now available nationwide through […]

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