Calf BRD and immunity challenges
Calves exposed to overwhelming challenge with infectious agents, or calves with inadequate nutrition, may not be able to resist respiratory infection even if they have been vaccinated and receive adequate colostrum.
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Safeguard people first in farm disaster planning
With the arrival of spring comes greater chances of floods and tornadoes that farmers and other agricultural business owners should plan for while avoiding any temptation to "risk it all to save the barn" during a disaster, a Purdue Extension disaster education specialist says.
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Improve the weaning transition period
Weaning is a critical transition period for young dairy calves. Creating nutritionally and socially stable plans for calves as they transition through the weaning period is essential.
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Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference coming up
The Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference will be held Apr. 23-24 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Here is a sneak peek at the conference agenda.
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Tip of the Week looks at hypothermia
Spring may be here, at least by the calendar, but cold temperatures are still a threat to newborn calves. The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association has compiled some advice for detecting and dealing with hypothermia in newborn calves.
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Consequences of inconsistent feed availability
Variable diet quality and increased competition are some of the consequences of not having uniform feed delivery along the entire length of the feed bunk. A new study examines this common problem.
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Do you have an attitude of excellence?
A new survey shows attention to detail was the most frequently cited management practice of top dairy herds in Kentucky. Here is a look at some of the characteristics and practices that exemplify an attitude of excellence on these farms.
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Upcoming webinar focuses on feed storage
The March 26 "Technology Tuesdays" webinar from Penn State Extension will cover design of dairy feed storage and handling systems.
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Diet plays key role in heifer mastitis control
Managing mastitis in dairy replacement heifers includes several preventative measures, including dietary supplementation to improve the udder's resistance to infection.
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Heifer fertility factors
When it comes to heifer fertility, reproductive experts say to focus your efforts on those factors that you can control through your actions and decision-making.
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Advice on dehorning
Although dehorning can be stressful, proper procedures and doing the process early in life can significantly reduce the stress load on the calf.
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