Tag: dairy cattle
6 common foot problems found in dairy cows
Economic losses in dairy herd production can often be attributed to foot problems. Learn more about potential issues and how they can affect your herd.
Recognize, prevent heat stress in dairy cattle
Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
How to monitor your dairy herd
Completing records results in finding problems within the herd faster and correcting those problems sooner — minimizing production loss.
How efficiently do dairy cows make use of dietary protein?
Feeding enough protein to meet lactation requirements means knowing target protein yield and determining the availability of protein in feeds.
How to identify common breeds of dairy cattle
Over 250 breeds of cattle are recognized throughout the world. Learn to identify the most common dairy breeds in the United States.
Wisconsin cow wins Holstein Star of Breed designation
Miss Hot Mama-Red-ET has earned the honor of Holstein Association USA's 2016 Star of the Breed.
Project raises funds for Ohio State Dairy Judging Program
A new development account, titled Future OSU Leaders of Dairy Judging, will provide funding solely for the future Ohio State University leaders of dairy judging.
Why mastitis treatments fail
Treatment failure of clinical mastitis is usually attributed to decreased efficacy of the drug used. However, many other factors come into play.
Holmes County honors top dairies
Holmes County recognized a long list of cows during the Holmes County Dairy Service Unit’s annual meeting at the Carlisle Inn, Walnut Creek.
