Tag: dairy farming
Caring for cows in a strong market
Strong beef prices are reshaping dairy strategy. Good calf care, timely culling and welfare-focused decisions help dairies capture value.
How to understand your milk quality report
Learn how to monitor and reduce bacterial counts in raw milk. Understand SPC, PI and sanitation tests to improve milk quality and prevent contamination.
Online training course aids in improving treatment decisions
Free online training helps dairy farmers, vets and workers boost disease detection, strengthen antibiotic stewardship and improve herd health practices.
Dairy farm chores always come first
Judith Sutherland's childhood heartbreak over missing her cousin's wedding reveals timeless lessons about sacrifice and the rigid rhythms of farm life.
The role of dairy farming in America’s legacy
Ohio State Extension educator Dwight Roseler considers the role of dairy farming in America's legacy, and what it takes to survive in the industry.
First-gen Ohio dairy farmer builds dream with two Jersey calves
Abbey Werstler started Lady A Jerseys in Wayne County, Ohio, after buying two Jersey calves at the Ohio State ATI dairy facility's dispersal sale in 2021.
Lessons learned in a calf pen taught lifelong determination
Judith Sutherland remembers raising calves on the dairy farm of her youth, recalling the life lessons she learned those pens.
Ripples of changes are a constant in our lives
Ohio State Extension dairy specialist Maurice Eastridge considers the most valuable characteristics of a dairy cow.
Multigenerational dairy farms can be profitable
Profitability requires improved efficiency, innovation and scale. OSU Extension educator Dwight Roseler provides tips to ensure the dairy farm's future.
Encourage good behaviors in heifers with good experiences
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost offers insight into encouraging good behaviors early in young heifers on the dairy farm.
