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New Spreadsheet from Penn State Extension Helps Track Heifer Growth
June 17, 2013
A new growth spreadsheet that generates a customized growth curve for an individual herd based on that herd’s goal for age at first calving and the mature size of animals in the herd. Using this tool, you will be able to tell at every step of the way whether heifers are on track to calve at the right size and age, eliminating the delay that comes with not measuring heifer performance until first calving.
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Heat Stress in Dairy Calves
June 17, 2013
We can't control the weather, but we can make management changes to improve calf comfort and performance as the mercury rises.
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India: Milk’s New Horizon
June 17, 2013
A growing population and increased incomes from an economic boom are the driving forces behind a surge in dairy product demand in India. One key to the success of recent consumption trends has been an American standby: the refrigerator.
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On-Farm Milk Culture: A New Tool Gaining Appreciation Across Pennsylvania
June 17, 2013
On-farm milk culture is a tool that can help you reduce the amount of antibiotics being used, decrease costs associated with clinical mastitis, and increase milk quality and profitability.
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Commodity Storage
June 17, 2013
Commodity feeding can be a money saving or money losing game, and each farm needs to look at their numbers and make that decision for their operation.
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PSU Dairy Herd IOFC - May 2013
June 14, 2013
When it rains, it pours: broken TMR mixer, running out of feed, and a drop in the milk fat test pose challenges to the herd.
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Penn State Extension Dairy Team Schedules “Tools for Teams” Webinars
May 21, 2013
