As part of its mission, Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) offers valuable diagnostic services to New York State livestock producers. They can evaluate freshly dead animals, blood, and tissue samples to determine the cause of illness or death in your herd or flock.

Take a moment to read my reflections from the 2025 ADSA conference, where I explored research on calf health, robotic milking, and farmer-led education—and how these ideas and more could benefit dairy farms in Southwest NY.

We're excited to have John on our team for this summer as we work around the region! If you see him out and about, don't hesitate to say hello!

Check out the poster that I will be presenting at the 2025 ADSA conference. 

Ever think about how uncomfortable a blister can make walking? Now imagine standing for 14 hours a day with sore feet—this is the daily reality for cows with poor hoof care. Learn why regular hoof trimming isn't just essential for cow comfort and health, but also a smart investment in your farm's productivity.

Spring into action on your dairy farm! As nature comes back to life, so does bacteria—and that means a rise in mastitis cases. This article highlights essential spring cleaning tips and equipment checks to protect milk quality, boost cow health, and make sure your milking routine is as fresh as the season.

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year on a farm. Even if things are busy, keep health and safety to the forefront of what you do.

During the month of March, I collaborated with Pro-Dairy and the other regional dairy management specialists to host a statewide transition heifer calf program. I wanted to share some of my top takeaways from our workshop for those who were unable to attend.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Eligible producers must report 2024 crop year planted and prevented planted acres to FSA on an FSA-578, Report of Acreage form. Contact your local FSA office for more information.

Unfortunately, euthanasia is a decision every farmer has to make. This article stresses the need for clear euthanasia protocols, proper staff training, and emotional support for farmers making these difficult decisions.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding farmers to be mindful of conditions that are high risk for runoff.

The 2025 Operations Managers conference entitled "Empowering Managers: Embracing Diversity, Consistency, and Attitude for Success" was hosted by Cornell PRO-DAIRY and Northeast Dairy Producers Association at the end of January. Check out some of my favorite takeaways from the conference.