Cool tips for managing heat stress in dairy cows
Israel Obadare and Grazyne Tresoldi, of Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, provide tips to prevent and manage heat stress in dairy cows.
Producers can benefit from viewing culling strategically
Thinking of culling some cows from your dairy herd? Ohio State Extension educator John Yost has some ideas to help get you top sale price.
What we know about biologicals
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains biologicals — microbial products made of bacteria and/or fungi that improve crop or soil health.
Multigenerational dairy farms can be profitable
Profitability requires improved efficiency, innovation and scale. OSU Extension educator Dwight Roseler provides tips to ensure the dairy farm's future.
Water and calf starter are keys to future performance
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh highlights the importance of water and calf starter to the future performance of dairy cattle.
Where do US dairy exports go?
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh breaks down the movement of U.S. dairy products, highlighting those exported to Canada and Mexico.
Encourage good behaviors in heifers with good experiences
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost offers insight into encouraging good behaviors early in young heifers on the dairy farm.
It’s time for nutrient management
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers provides tips for planning nutrient management on the farm in the spring.
Understanding animal welfare: What it means and why it matters
Grazyne Tresoldi, assistant professor of animal welfare at Ohio State University, explains the nuances of animal welfare and animal rights.
Managing risk on dairy farms with Dairy Margin Coverage
When evaluating your risk management strategies, dairy margin coverage is the most economical tool for managing milk price and feed cost risk for the first 5 million pounds of production history.
