Propylene glycol helps fresh cows with subclinical ketosis
Recent advances that have made it easier to diagnose subclinical ketosis also have opened the door for researchers to study the effect of treatment strategies on subclinical ketosis in early-lactation cows.
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Hot weather management webinar now online
A recording of the Penn State Technology Tuesdays “Hot Weather Management in Freestall and Tie Stall Dairies” webinar is now available.
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Should you worry about mycotoxins in DDGS?
A survey published this year has some good news.
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Heat stress webinars on tap
Mark your calendars for a series of upcoming eXtension webinars about heat stress in dairy cattle.
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Upcoming webinar addresses hot weather management
Next week's Penn State Technology Tuesdays webinar will focus on modifications to dairy freestall and tie stall housing that can help manage the impact of heat stress on milk production and herd health.
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Calving pen objectives
The calving pen is one of the most important areas on a dairy farm.
Learn about four important goals to include in your calving pen management.
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Advice on feeding direct-fed microbials
Direct-fed microbials are a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms used as feed additives. Learn more about their use in transition cow and fresh cow diets.
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Recording of feed and water systems webinar now online
A recording from a recent Penn State “Technology Tuesdays” webinar, “Cow-Centered Housing Series: Feed and Water System Design and Management,” is now available.
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Timeline highlights key reproductive advances
A timeline compiled by the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council highlights key historical events, research findings and on-farm implementation of reproductive technology in the dairy industry.
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Calving difficulties have long-term impact on cow and calf
Researchers in the UK recently studied the effects of calving ease on the fertility and production of 50,000 first lactation Holsteins and their 10,000 Holstein heifer calf offspring. Here is a look at what they found.
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Tips for feeding controlled-energy diets
If your fresh and high-producing cows always have a sharp loss in body condition after calving, a greater occurrence of metabolic disorders, and delayed resumption of estrus, then it might be time to check your nutritional management. At the top of your nutrition checklist should be: Are you overfeeding energy to
your dry cows?
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