Tag: dairy cattle
Western Pennsylvania dairy show posts Red and White results
The Western Pennsylvania Red & White Holstein show was held July 21 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Jeff Brown judged 36 head of cattle.
Comparing costs of raising replacement heifers
Is it cheaper to raise calves using automated or individual feeding? Find out which management practices can cut the costs of raising replacement heifers.
On-farm culture: a tool for fighting mastitis
On-farm culture is a fast, inexpensive way to diagnose the cause of mastitis in order to make the appropriate treatment or management decisions.
Eliminating dehorning in dairy cattle
The world’s first precision-bred naturally hornless cow has been born. Researchers are focusing on improving health and eliminating horns in dairy cattle.
Happy Mother’s Day to our cows as well
In May, we celebrate Mother's Day but did we take time to consider how grateful we should be to the four-legged moms, the cows that produce milk for us.
Holsteins born at Penn State farm bred to improve genetic diversity
Six Holsteins bred to improve genetic diversity were born at the Penn State Dairy Barns last April. Find out how these claves are doing a year later.
Vitamin shortages are a threat, but can be managed
Find out what can be done to reduce vitamin supplementation costs and what can be done if you cannot find any vitamin A.
Young and Farming: Joel Smith
Joel Smith of Smith Vale Farms, Homeworth, Ohio, is a third generation dairy farmer. His parents and uncle farm full-time with him, milking 126 cows.
How to assess herd health using rumination time
Measuring rumination time in dairy cows can help you better assess their overall health. Learn what trends to look for to monitor your herd's health.
Farm and Dairy’s top web stories in 2017
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