Fresh Cow http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow RSS Feed for Fresh Cow en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:17 GMT Cooling strategies for dairy cattle http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Cooling-strategies-for-dairy-cattle-207706031.html During hot weather it's difficult for dairy cows to regulate their body temperature, says Alvaro Garcia, SDSU Extension Dairy Specialist. Dairy Nutrition and Management Short-course set for June 3-6 http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Dairy-Nutrition-and-Management-Short-course-set-for-June-3-6-206957261.html The Dairy Nutrition and Management Short-course is designed to expose nutritionists, allied industry professionals, and veterinarians to the latest research and its application within dairy nutrition and management. Purina Animal Nutrition launches Cool Cow app http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Purina-Animal-Nutrition-launches-Cool-Cow-app-206765041.html Purina Animal Nutrition LLC has introduced the Cool Cow app for smart phones. Spring and lameness in dairy cows http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Spring-and-lameness-in-dairy-cows-206628891.html Lameness is the second highest culling reason in the U.S. behind mastitis. Humid conditions during spring predispose to this problem. Five steps to better heifer reproduction http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Five-steps-to-better-heifer-reproduction-206627801.html The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) will host its first educational webinar on May 9. Dietary dry matter variation affects lactating dairy cows http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Dietary-dry-matter-variation-effects-lactating-dairy-cows-206427771.html Researchers at The Ohio State University determine if rebalancing diets for a short term (1-3 day) change in silage dry matter is necessary. The virtues of sand http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/The-virtues-of-sand-205450301.html Sand has been called the gold standard of bedding materials for dairy cows. A new podcast from Purdue Extension discusses why sand makes such an exceptional lying surface for cows. Cool dry cows to boost income potential http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Cool-dry-cows-to-boost-income-potential-205360331.html If cooling dry cows isn’t something you’ve ever considered, it may be an area of untapped economic potential. Here is a look at research that shows the advantages for both the cow and her calf. Do your homework before investing in precision dairy farming http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Do-your-homework-before-investing-in-precision-dairy-farming-204254641.html Many precision dairy farming technologies exist. A new fact sheet provides questions to think about before you make the investment. Podcast focuses on evaporative cooling http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/fresh-cow/Podcast-focuses-on-evaporative-cooling-204062841.html Have you forgotten the magic of putting water over cows' backs to keep them cool? A recent podcast takes a second look at the benefits of this cooling strategy.