http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news The latest news from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team. daily 1 2012-03-23T20:01:40Z http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-april-2013 Changes in forages, locations, and cows. Oh my! No publisher Rebecca White 2013-05-15T16:09:57Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/heat-stress-during-the-dry-period-affects-calves-too Research from the University of Florida shows that calves exposed to heat stress before birth have lower birth weights and compromised immunity. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-04-24T17:52:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/avoid-these-issues-with-group-housed-calves Two real world examples of group housing and feeding systems for calves and a discussion of the challenges in each system. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-04-24T17:52:42Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/can-parasite-control-be-more-effective-and-reduce-resistance-at-the-same-time Dairy producers are encouraged to design a parasite control program with their veterinarian. This article presents some elements that might be considered in crafting a more effective program. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-04-24T17:52:43Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-march-2013 Crows are not dumb birds. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-04-16T16:55:42Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/bucks/news/2013/bucks-county-4-h-animal-science-awards At the Penn State Extension Annual Meeting in Dublin, Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit sponsored and presented awards to Bucks County 4-H youth members who have achieved excellence in Animal Science project areas. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-03-31T18:57:10Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-february-2013 A decrease in milk butterfat sends the alarm but is the diet to blame? No publisher Rebecca White 2013-03-15T13:28:21Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/improving-heat-detection-rates-and-pregnancy-rates-in-repeat-breeders There are several ways to economically evaluate better reproduction. Whatever economic indicator is used, research suggests that the more efficient our dairy producers become at getting their entire dairy herd pregnant, both first service cows and repeat breeders, the potential exists for increased profitability for the dairy enterprise. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/appetite-for-milk Insight into world supply and demand factors that influence milk price. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/when-adding-hay-or-straw-for-effective-fiber-chop-forage-enough-to-minimize-sorting Penn State research suggests that when low quality forage is added to the diet to achieve extra chewing or rumination, chopping it fine enough to minimize sorting will help cows to consume the amount of forage desired and still provide physically effective fiber. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/transition-cow-housing-and-management Transitioning cows from the dry period into and through early lactation has a huge effect on the overall production and health of the entire herd. The way we house and manage the dry and prefresh cow ultimately determines the level of production she can achieve. No publisher Coleen Jones 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-january-2013 Haylage shrink of 22% keeps the PSU Dairy on their toes but setting goals and making a plan of action keeps milk production going strong. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-02-15T17:28:20Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/best-milking-practices-workshop-offers-training-in-on-farm-culturing Penn State Extension Dairy Team has scheduled two workshops to help increase milk quality through collecting and indentifying on-farm cultures. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-02-11T17:34:43Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/best-milking-practices-workshop-focuses-on-high-quality-production Workshops designed for English-speaking milkers and managers will emphasize proper milking techniques and standard operating procedures. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-02-11T17:33:08Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/dairycents-mobile-app-featured-on-the-big-ten-network Video clip from the Big Ten Network featuring the DairyCents app with interviews from Penn State Extension, a local dairy producer, and a Penn State student. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-02-08T14:20:50Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/nutrient-management/educational-programs/advanced-topics-in-feed-management-conference No publisher Rebecca White 2013-02-04T13:29:48Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/new-hire-heather-weeks Recent hire to the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, Heather Weeks featured in Progressive Dairymen Magazine No publisher Rebecca White 2013-01-23T12:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/new-hire-ximena-del-campo Recent hire to the Penn State Extension Dairy Team, Ximena del Campo featured in Progressive Dairymen Magazine No publisher Rebecca White 2013-01-21T18:44:59Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-december-2012 Mysterious milk production levels brings up questions about feeding during the holidays at the Penn State Dairy Barns. No publisher Rebecca White 2013-01-15T15:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2013/new-hire-andrea-tholen Recent hire Andrea Tholen featured in Progressive Dairyman Magazine No publisher Rebecca White 2013-01-04T20:42:10Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2012/enhanced-ipad-version-of-dairycents-mobile-app-now-available The Penn State Extension Dairy Team releases an enhanced iPad version of the mobile app DairyCents. No publisher Rebecca White 2012-12-17T20:49:23Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/business-management/financial-tools/income-over-feed-cost/how-does-the-penn-state-dairy-herd-use-iofc/psu-dairy-herd-iofc-november-2012 New corn silage and candy product pose challenges to ration balancing. No publisher Rebecca White 2012-12-14T18:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/chester/news/2012/4-h-dairy-club-celebrates Dairy Club members attend annual banquet. No publisher Cynthia Chmelewski 2012-12-11T01:34:20Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2012/minimizing-calf-stress-in-winter-months It’s that time of year again! Cold weather is approaching and keeping every newborn and young calf healthy might be challenging. Wind and snow can add stress to even the healthiest of calves. No publisher Coleen Jones 2012-12-10T19:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/news/2012/can-there-be-amino-acids-other-than-methionine-and-lysine-limiting-milk-production-in-u.s.-dairy-herds Penn State research has determined that histidine can be a limiting amino acid in high-producing dairy cows fed corn silage and alfalfa haylage-based diets deficient in metabolizable protein (MP). This is primarily a result of the relatively low histidine concentration in microbial protein synthesized in the rumen. When formulating diets for high-producing dairy cows fed MP at or below NRC (2001) requirements, nutritionists should also balance for digestible histidine supply. No publisher Coleen Jones 2012-12-10T19:23:11Z News Item