Tag: dairy cattle
Controlling lice in dairy cattle
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost details tips for controlling lice in dairy cattle during the winter.
Heading for the exit slowly
Alan Guebert recalls his father's transition into retirement, the sale of the dairy cattle and equipment and how much he loved the farm of his youth.
What we know — and don’t know — about avian flu
Alan Guebert weighs in on the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle as California realizes the extent of the spread in its herds.
My cows are not cycling and cystic: What do I do?
Ohio State Extension educator Gustavo Schuenemann discusses triggers for anestrous and anovulation.
Cattle: Mind over matter?
Understanding cattle cognition and adopting strategies to enhance it can improve their well-being, worker safety and production.
Beef-on-dairy: Why didn’t I start sooner?
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost discusses selectively breeding dairy herds to beef bulls to bring profitability to dairy operations.
Bird flu in cows, poultry continues to fly high
Alan Guebert details the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza from poultry and dairy cattle to farm workers and considers the government's response.
Prepare for the impact of heat stress in dairy cows
The environmental conditions and the high metabolic rate of today’s dairy cows producing over 100 pounds/day of milk results in a lot of heat to dissipate.
Feeding glycerol to transition dairy cows
OSU Extension educator Maurice Eastridge reports the recommendations for feeding glycerol to dairy cattle, which can be valuable as an energy source.
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.