Changing economics and shrinking margins on dairy’s home front have been strong drivers in herd demographics throughout the United States. Cory Geiger shares some of the history of herd growth going back to a 1992 census of licensed dairies.
In just 8 years, U.S. herd size has gone from 200 to over 300 cows per herd.” – Cory Geiger
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, January 10, 2023. Link. Bigger herds make more milk.