Tag: herd management
Genetic defects in dairy cattle
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh offers insight into the prevalence of genetic defects in dairy cattle and management tactics to reduce them.
Cool tips for managing heat stress in dairy cows
Israel Obadare and Grazyne Tresoldi, of Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, provide tips to prevent and manage heat stress in dairy cows.
How to prevent grass tetany in your herd
Ohio State University Extension educator Ted Wiseman offers insights to prevent grass tetany in cattle herds.
Water and calf starter are keys to future performance
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh highlights the importance of water and calf starter to the future performance of dairy cattle.
To graze or not to graze?
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff weighs the pros and cons of grazing in early spring.
The importance of forage testing
Ohio State Extension educator Emily Hornberger provides valuable insights into testing grazing pastures and other forages, including hay or silage.
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.
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.
