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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Labor Solutions on Modern Dairies

Labor Solutions on Modern Dairies By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen  Getting work done on a dairy farm has always been a challenge. Our predecessors usually enlisted family members to get the job done.  Many of today’s dairy families carry that same baton, but now must also rely on hired help, which brings different challenges and headaches.   […]

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Manure Expo Tours Open in Nebraska

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MGK Introduces Troika® Pour-On for Fast and Effective Insect Control on Livestock

MGK Introduces Troika® Pour-On for Fast and Effective Insect Control on Livestock Multiple actives in an oil-based, ready-to-use formulation with versatile application options for livestock producers. Minneapolis, MN — Leading insecticide manufacturer MGK is excited to announce the launch of Troika Pour-On. This oil-based, ready-to-use formulation is a dual-active, synergized insecticide that provides fast and […]

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