Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jerad Jaborek
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.
Accidents are undesirable or unfortunate events that occur...
Source: University of Kentucky
Introduction
Successfully transitioning dairy cows back into the milking herd after the dry period is one of the most important pillars associated with well-performing and profitable dairy herds. The success of these nutrition and management programs directly...
CCE Dairy Educators · Cornell Cow Convos E14 MyCow$ Tool – Individual Cow and Herd Level Profitability
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Margaret Quaassdorff of the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team interviews Dr. Julio Giordano,...
Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
This fact sheet discusses opportunities for increasing milk production by adjusting the lighting in dairy barns. It explains some of the practical challenges of controlling long-day and short-day photoperiods for milking and dry cows.
Long-day photoperiod for milking cows...
Source: University of Missouri
Breeding season will be here before we know it. Is your herd prepped for success? Here are steps you can take to maximize your breeding season.
Schedule pre-breeding exams
The easiest thing you can do to prep for...
Source: South Dakota State University
by: Sushant Mehan, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist
Additional Authors: Ali Mirzakhani Nafchi, Xufei Yang, Sarah Sellars, Logan Vandermark, Jameson Brennan
Introduction
In today's hyper-connected world, the digital landscape has evolved into a critical...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jonathan LaPorte
Decision tools from MSU Extension now consider fertilizer and chemical input costs and quantities needed for purchase.
As fall season approaches, producers across all farms are looking at next year’s profit potential. A key ingredient...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 4.6
Dry off needs to be done properly to mitigate the potential welfare concerns associated with abrupt cessation of...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Authors: Joe Armstrong, DVM, Extension educator, cattle production systems and Emily Krekelberg, Extension educator, farm safety and health
Quick Facts
Farm management includes skills such as: basic husbandry, nutrition, communication, preparation, adaptation, evaluation, attention to detail and establishing a farm culture.
Basic...
Source: University of Kentucky
Feeding and management programs for dairy cows the first 2 to 4 weeks after calving have a direct and long-term impact on their health, milk production, and reproductive performance, and thus a dairy farm’s potential profitability....
