With the Virginia dairy industry in a decline for several years now, the conversation during herd check regularly turns to how the farm...

For me, Christmas begins with cookies. Many of my Christmas memories involve baking cookies. In my family, the baking usually started the...

Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude. As we enter the holiday season, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on just a few of the many...

From late summer to fall, one of the most common causes for down cows or sudden death in central Virginia cattle is Anaplasmosis. This...

Alvis Dairy is one of two remaining dairy farms in Goochland County, Virginia. Erin Henley, part of the fourth generation currently...

The ideal time to band bull calves is at birth. At this time, banding causes very minimal discomfort and carries almost no risk of...

Calf scours can be a major headache on both beef and dairy operations. In either situation, the underlying cause is typically inadequate...

As we enter 2017, it is critical that all herds be in compliance with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules that are now in effect....

Dehorning is performed routinely in dairy cattle for the safety of the animals and farmers working with them. When performed at an early...

Vaccines are an important part of herd health management. It is a relatively inexpensive way to invest in the health of your herd by...

Cows twin at a rate of one to seven percent, with dairy breeds twinning two to three times as frequently as beef cows. Most would prefer...