Tag: herd management
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.
Watch out for vomitoxins in straw
Learn what conditions and characteristics can increase the risk for vomitoxins in straw.
Prepare for the impact of heat stress in dairy cows
The environmental conditions and the high metabolic rate of today’s dairy cows producing over 100 pounds/day of milk results in a lot of heat to dissipate.
Northern tier beef meetings to focus on heifers
A free, two-hour workshop designed to help producers make informed decisions about replacement heifers is coming to three Pennsylvania locations in April.
Managing risk in a risky business
With a substantial up-front cost in buying cattle this spring, summer grazing is as risky as it has ever been. However, better management can help.
‘Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition Course’ slated for May 16
Cattle feeders and nutritionists who would like to learn more about feeding beef cattle can attend the Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition course May 16.
Feeding glycerol to transition dairy cows
OSU Extension educator Maurice Eastridge reports the recommendations for feeding glycerol to dairy cattle, which can be valuable as an energy source.
Mycotoxin control for 2024 harvested feeds starts now
Mycotoxins in dairy feeds are a growing concern across Ohio. OSU Extension educator Jason Harschuh offers tips for mitigating their impact on your herd.
Don’t start grazing too early
Allowing livestock to graze pastures too early in the growing season can hurt future forage production and damages the tillers that produce new growth.
Stall Wars: Cows vs. comfort
In stall-based housing systems, the cow stall design, surface and bedding type have a large effect on cow comfort and cow injuries.
