Tag: herd management
Understanding animal welfare: What it means and why it matters
Grazyne Tresoldi, assistant professor of animal welfare at Ohio State University, explains the nuances of animal welfare and animal rights.
How are you feeding your cows this winter?
Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District program administrator Pete Conkle considers the various options for feeding cows during the winter.
Controlling lice in dairy cattle
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost details tips for controlling lice in dairy cattle during the winter.
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.
‘Back to the Future’ in dairy
OSU Extension specialist Dwight Roseler details ways to improve dairy cow health via best practices during silage and forage harvests.
Water: The forgotten nutrient?
Learn more about water quality factors that affect water intake and may be difficult to pinpoint without testing your water sources.
Don’t underestimate importance of border control for your dairy herd
Ohio State Extension educator Maurice Eastridge sheds light on the importance of biosecurity on dairy farms.
What to consider when making decisions during drought
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff offers advice on how to feed livestock and conserve resources amid drought.
Evaluating your herd’s reproductive performance
Reproductive performance needs to be monitored year round but especially in the summer when cows are experiencing heat stress and feeds are changing.
