The drawing on the left shows the area where heifers were trained. Anticipatory and play behaviors were recorded in the “start box” (area B in the diagram) while cattle were waiting to enter the ...

Discover how structured training for dairy farm workers can significantly improve milk quality, reduce mastitis, and boost ...

A city girl born in the suburb of Ringwood in Melbourne, Denise Burrell (nee Field) has always challenged traditional female stereotypes and the boundaries they place on women's advancement, ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota has one of the fastest growing dairy industries in the nation, and the state’s land grant university has a rich dairy history on its campus. Since 1896, there have been ...

The owners of Northern Plains — one of the largest dairies in the state — are planning to add another similar size dairy nearby. The new dairy would have an affiliation with the University of ...

Cows at Washington State University’s Knott Dairy Center. PULLMAN, Wash. — Knott Dairy Center at Washington State University serves as a teaching and research laboratory for students as well as a ...

Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training -- ...