Dairy herd growth in some regions and more efficient cows pushed September milk production higher. Milk production in the top ...

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has been circulating among wild migratory birds for the past two years, with substantial spillover into poultry farms. But what's sparking ...

Bird flu has been detected in cattle in several states. Its believed to be the first time the disease has infected dairy cows. Livestock in multiple states have tested positive for bird flu in recent ...

Newly announced financial incentives to farms to help stem the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle drew mixed reviews Friday, as some farmers said they were grateful for money to help buffer the ...

Cattle welfare experts rate the welfare of dairy cattle lower than that of beef cattle that are raised solely for meat, according to a new study. The researchers asked 70 experts from around the world ...

Agricultural leaders are confronting uncertainty from shifting policy and trade conditions, weak U.S. corn and soybean export ...

Washington has confirmed its first bird flu cases in dairy cattle, renewing concerns about herd health and farm biosecurity. The post Bird flu confirmed in Washington dairy cattle for first time ...

California is the nation’s top milk-producing state and home to nearly 1.8 million dairy cows. California is also hot, especially for cows, which have trouble keeping cool when the weather gets warm.