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Breeding heifers by size can impact profit potential

05/17/2012 10:13:08 PM
Over the last 10 years there has been more emphasis on growing heifer calves faster and better in order to maximize performance and health of the animal over its lifetime. However, these bigger heifers are not being bred early enough in many situations to take full advantage of the more aggressive calf growth. ... Full story.

New technologies, outreach boost dairy cattle fertility

05/17/2012 1:11:23 PM
Increasing the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle by getting the highest possible number of cows pregnant in the same period of time has always been a challenge for the industry. ... Full story.

Study looks at calf hutch conditions in summertime

05/15/2012 5:46:04 AM
University of Florida researchers compared the performance and health of calves raised in polyethylene hutches with ridge top vents and rear adjustable doors to those raised in housing built of open wire during peak summer temperatures in Florida. ... Full story.

Heifer transport tips

05/11/2012 10:32:08 AM
Kansas heifer grower Vance Kells routinely brings in heifers that have travelled more than 1,000 miles. He offers advice on making those trips as efficient and stress-free as possible. ... Full story.

Tips for pasteurizing colostrum

05/11/2012 10:31:14 AM
University of Minnesota veterinary researcher Sandra Godden and her colleagues have shown that colostrum can be heat-treating successfully using batch equipment pasteurization on-farm. They offer a list of tips to ensure quality results in every batch. ... Full story.

Managing calves after a warm winter 

05/11/2012 10:29:55 AM
This year’s mild winter was a welcome relief in most ways, but may make keeping calves healthy a little more challenging this spring and summer. ... Full story.

Check out these teaching materials

05/03/2012 6:14:43 AM
Modules are available to help you train and improve the skills of dairy workers in six subject areas. The materials include both English and Spanish versions. ... Full story.

Advice on resuscitating newborn calves

04/29/2012 8:56:48 PM
Learn some effective techniques to help you resuscitate unresponsive newborn calves. ... Full story.

Free-stalls for heifers

04/29/2012 8:43:43 PM
Properly designed and managed free-stall shelters can be a good choice for growing dairy heifers. Here are some important points for overcoming some of the challenges associated with using them. ... Full story.

Control fly hot spots

04/23/2012 9:04:18 PM
Most dairies have “hot spots” of fly breeding around calves, cattle feeding areas, feed storage areas and manure storage areas. Here is some advice for dealing with flies in these areas. ... Full story.

Cool cows to improve reproduction

04/19/2012 2:38:01 PM
Many events necessary for establishment of pregnancy in dairy cattle can be compromised by heat stress. Providing cooling for a few days around ovulation can reduce the magnitude of heat stress on fertility. ... Full story.

Teach proper dehorning techniques

04/18/2012 4:12:26 PM
It's important to train and retrain the people responsible for dehorning and disbudding calves on your operation. ... Full story.
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