First colostrum meal is vital for calf survival and health
Ohio State Extension dairy educator Gustavo M. Schuenemann explores proper ways to administer colostrum meals to raise healthy, newborn calves.
Bonnie Ayars ponders building better relationships
Bonnie Ayars considers what it takes to build better relationships.
Essential questions for a successful family farm future
David L. Marrison advises families to start thinking about the future of their farms, bringing up essential questions to ensure a successful future.
How to mitigate frost heaving in alfalfa fields
There are practices you can implement to reduce the risk of frost heaving. Two prevention strategies focus on increasing residue and minimizing bare soil.
Stall Wars: Cows vs. comfort
In stall-based housing systems, the cow stall design, surface and bedding type have a large effect on cow comfort and cow injuries.
Longevity in dairy cows matters to climate change
Ohio State Extension educator Luciana Bignardi da Costa suggests climate smart practices farmers can adopt to give their cows a lengthy, productive life.
Winter udder care and mastitis prevention
Jason Hartschuh provides tips on udder care and mastitis prevention during the winer months.
A word for a happy, successful 2024
David Marrison reflects on 2023 and prepares for 2024 by selecting the word manage as his word to implement and focus on in the new year.
Developing a vision statement
Developing a vision statement is an important part of managing a dairy farm. Using input from the people who help make it successful to do so is invaluable.
Preventing calf and heifer respiratory disease
Ohio State University Extension educator Jason Hartschuh discusses steps dairy farmers can take to prevent respiratory diseases in heifers over the winter.
