Dairy Diary

Cows come in many shapes and sizes, and breeds! The number of recognized cattle breeds varies, but it is estimated that there are over 250 different types of cows worldwide. There are Holsteins, Jerseys, the Brown cow who makes chocolate milk (we all wish that was true), and more.

Each breed has different benefits due to its genetic makeup, which allows them to have different purposes like dairy, work, or meat. Different species of cows are fit for certain climates, so the location of the cow and breed are just some of the things to consider when picking a herd.

Here are a few facts about different cow breeds.

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If you want to know anything about dairy or cows, World Dairy Expo is the place to be. Hosted in Madison, Wisconsin from October 2 to 7, the expo was filled with show cows' along with new and emerging dairy technologies.

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving British monarch and the longest recorded of any female head of state in history, passed away yesterday. 

Racing (tumbling?) down a hill chasing after a wheel of cheese is an activity everyone has done at some point in their lives, right?

Europe is known for its museums, history, and great food! Some of the most popular cheeses have come out of Europe, and they pride themselves on that because it ain’t easy being that cheesy. 

Our Customer Success Specialist, Iain MacLellan, is no stranger to the World Dairy Expo held annually in Madison, Wisconsin.

You know the saying - a cup of milk a day helps keep the doctor away! Dairy products are a great source of calcium. But did you know that these products are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as protein, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D?