Pennsylvania hog producer Brent L. Hershey spent 40 years building and managing gestation-crate systems because industry experts told him this was the best way to house sows. He invested heavily, learned the system, and defended it for decades. Today, he supports the direction of California’s Proposition 12 because he believes the industry can no longer defend the old model…

Production loss from heat stress has been identified as the number one problem in holding areas. The dairy industry continues to seek the ideal ventilation and cooling system for these areas…

As leaves begin to turn and the crisp fall air rolls in, many dairy producers start to relax after a long summer. But before the heat fades completely from memory, it’s important to take a closer look at one of the most overlooked areas of barn management: the holding area…

MoDak Dairy, of Goodwin, South Dakota is making remarkable strides in raising healthy calves efficiently, economically, and by keeping the work environment of their employees in mind. MoDak is owned and operated by brothers Greg and Jim Moes, along with Greg’s son Jacob. They discussed raising all their own replacement heifers from birth on up…