Tag: animal health
What will you find in your forage grab bag?
Ohio’s forage and corn silage season saw drought, delays and low quality. Learn how variability impacts feed value and why testing and adjustments matter.
Dealing with poor quality hay
Ohio hay quality is low this year, making winter livestock care challenging. Learn cost-effective energy supplementation strategies to maintain herd health.
Feeding the ‘one-ton’ dairy cow
Explore how dairy farmers boost profits by improving milk fat and protein yields through genetics, balanced nutrition and forage quality.
Using technology and data to drive herd health and progress
Technology allows dairy farmers to track each cow’s health and production, but the challenge now is learning how to use all that data effectively.
Winter feed planning starts with a probe
Ohio cattle producers face poor forage quality after extreme weather. OSU Extension urges hay testing to balance rations and support herd health.
The relationship between cattle and forages
Ohio State Extension educator Daniel Lima delves into cattle grazing habits, breed traits and tips to improve pasture health and livestock productivity.
Prevent heat stress in beef cattle
Ohio State Extension educator Emily Hornberger provides tips to prevent heat stress in beef cattle.
Know the basics of fly control in livestock this summer
Ohio State Extension educator Ted Wiseman provides tips to control flies around livestock to reduce stress and disease transmission.
Keep an eye out for blackleg this summer
By taking preventive measures and being vigilant, farmers can significantly reduce the risk of blackleg in their livestock this summer season.
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.
