Tag: dairy cattle
Calf tops Pa. Holstein sale at $20,200
A December calf topped the 2017 Pennsylvania Holstein convention sale, bringing a top bid of $20,200.
Bull calf/dairy beef care begins at dairy
Helping get 4-H calves off to a healthy start begins at the dairy. Work with the youth that buy your calves to help them and their calf thrive.
Will you make CHANGES in ’17?
Change may be necessary in how you view and measure success and how you manage your dairy farm if you want to ensure its survival.
Dairy analysis helps producers track profit
A total of 40 dairy enterprises participated in the 2015 Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program, which includes data for more than 12,600 cows, representing nearly 5 percent of Ohio's dairy herd.
Prevention of abomasal bloat in dairy calves
If abomasal bloat is occurring on your farm, one of the first things that should be examined is the precise details of the nutrition program.
Is your dairy herd ready for the cold? Winter teat health...
Check out these teat health tips for your dairy herd to prevent teat skin damage, chapped teats and hyperkeratosis this winter.
Council on dairy breeding adds new genetic trait to evaluations
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding introduced a new evaluation tool — Predicted Transmitting Ability for Cow Livability.
Vaccination gives boost when needed
An effective vaccination program is important to minimize disease risk and maximize productivity and profitability of your farm.
If you give a cow a name…
A British study from a few years ago found that if you name your cows, they’ll give more milk.
