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Whey Protein Price History
In recent months milk replacer costs have jumped $15 to $20 per bag, and we have entered into somewhat new territory in the economics of calf feeding systems. Since …
Net Merit and Its Use in Genetic Improvement Programs
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Background
Improvement of food animal species through genetic selection began long ago, but little genetic progress was made in dairy cattle until four major developments occurred in the 20th century. First was the development of a national milk recording system, known as the Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) program, that …
Lameness in Dairy Cattle
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Introduction
Foot and leg problems are a major health concern for many dairy farmers. Cow lameness results in poor performance and substantial economic loss. Nutrition and feeding, …
Manejo Seguro del Ganado Lechero
Duarte E. Diaz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Utah State University
Gustavo Pena M.V.Z.
Ressearch Assistant
Utah State Univerisity
Manejo seguro del ganado lechero
El promedio de producción de las vacas lecheras es un reflejo de la influencia del cuidado que reciben durante su vida productiva. Durante las ultimas dos décadas, mejoras en la calidad genética, en la nutrición, en sistemas de ordeño, en diseño de instalaciones y de programas de salud del hato han permitido un incremento sustancial en la producción …
Uso de Antibióticos en la Ganadería Lechera
Duarte E. Diaz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Utah State University
Gustavo Pena M.V.Z.
Ressearch Assistant
Utah State Univerisity
Uso de Antibióticos en la Ganadería Lechera
Los antibióticos son drogas que se usan para combatir enfermedades causadas por diversos microorganismos tales como la mastitis, la neumonía o infecciones de las patas. Son administrados a los animales en diferentes formas, siendo las más comunes la intramamaria o la inyección intramuscular.
La presencia de residuos de antibióticos en la leche es un problema que …
Farm Decisions Related to rbST use in Michigan
This article is aimed at supplying information to assist dairy producers relative to the decision to use rbST and how to proceed if the decision made is to cease use. As revenues and costs are farm specific, a budgeting approach is discussed with the intent farms will substitute their own values.
Author Information
Christopher Wolf, Michigan State University
Introduction
For the past couple of years, an increasing number of retailers and, thus, processors and cooperatives have moved away from recombinant …
DAIReXNET Partnerships
Industry Supporters:
To become an industry supporter contact us at: damaral@uky.edu.
American Dairy Science Association
http://www.adsa.org/
Dairy Calf and Heifer Association
http://www.calfandheifer.org/
National Mastitis Council
http://www.nmconline.org
National Milk Producers Federation
http://www.nmpf.org
Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided courtesy of:
Dairy-L
Illini DairyNet
National Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center
Photos provided courtesy of:
Amber Weisenberger-University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms Program
American Milking Shorthorn Society
Bob James-Virginia Tech
Bob Peters-Maryland
Edwin Remsberg-University of Maryland, CSREES, USDA
Jerry Jones-Virginia Tech
Jud …
NRC Recommendations for Dairy Cows
Introduction
This fact sheet has been developed to support the implementation of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Feed Management 592 Practice Standard. The Feed Management 592 Practice Standard was adopted by NRCS in 2003 as another tool to assist with addressing resource concerns on livestock and poultry operations. Feed management can assist with reducing the import of nutrients to the farm and reduce the excretion of nutrients in manure.
Please check this link first if you are interested in organic …
What Is DAIReXNET?
Our Mission:
DAIReXNET is a national, extension-driven Web resource designed to meet the educational and decision-making needs of dairy producers, allied industry partners, extension educators, and consumers.
Our Goals:
- ◆ To provide relevant, cutting-edge information and learning opportunities that are science-based and peer-reviewed.
- ◆ To develop educational materials and learning opportunities that address the needs of all segments of the dairy industry.
- ◆ To create collaboration among dairy industry professionals resulting in a resource that provides valuable and valued educational
Heifer Management Blueprints: Distillers Grains for Dairy Heifers
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Introduction
Because of the recent expansion of the ethanol industry, either dry distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) or wet distillers grains with solubles (DWGS) have become widely available to the dairy industry. Often, distillers grains can be …