Dairy cattle handling poster available
The poster features helpful reminders about safe and humane cattle-handling practices. Information is presented in both Spanish and English.
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Water analysis: Get a good sample first
An accurate water analysis begins with proper water sampling. Here are some recommendations for taking a water sample.
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Get help with reproduction protocols
The Dairy Cow Reproduction Protocol sheet is a two-page document that depicts programs for first AI and resynchronization.
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What is the cost of homegrown forages?
Dairy farm managers should periodically review their feed-procurement strategies.
Ask yourself: What feeds should be grown? Which feeds should be purchased? Which of these activities will provide the greatest return?
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Breeding heifers by size can impact profit potential
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.
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New technologies, outreach boost dairy cattle fertility
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.
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Study looks at calf hutch conditions in summertime
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.
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Heifer transport tips
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.
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Tips for heat-treating colostrum
University of Minnesota veterinary researchers have shown that colostrum can be heat-treated successfully using batch pasteurization on-farm. They offer a list of tips to ensure quality results in every batch.
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Managing calves after a warm winter
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.
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Check out these teaching materials
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.
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