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Heat stress can impact animal performance weeks beyond the initial occurrence, lingering in the fresh cow period and ultimately affect overall production.

Focus on the first 100 days of lactation to find and fix bottlenecks that are limiting milk production.

Trouble shooting herd problems can be very challenging and difficult. Take the big picture approach to solving problems.

A good record keeping system and chart of accounts goes a long way to empower producers to take the first step in learning their breakeven cost of production.

Adjust readings from a colostrometer to provide the value expected if colostrum was tested at 68°F.

Manure gas deaths keep occurring around the world. What can we do to make manure handling safer?

Learn how to manage feed expenses while maintaining production in this Dairy Focus webinar featuring strategies to improve efficiency, preserve forage quality, and support cost-effective yields.

Explore essential calf care, nutrition, and disease prevention while gaining practical, hands-on skills to improve calf health and management on your farm.

Obtenga estrategias prácticas y respaldadas por la investigación para mejorar la salud de los terneros en esta serie bilingüe de seminarios, que aborda el calostro, el parto, el cuidado pre-destete y los efectos del estrés por calor.

Gain practical, research-backed strategies to support healthier calves in this bilingual webinar series covering colostrum, calving, pre-weaning care, and the impacts of heat stress.

Explore science-based practices for calf care, biosecurity, and health management in this free Penn State Extension webinar series.

This is the second article in a series that discusses the effects of soybean processing on the performance of dairy cattle.

Demonstration of using a colostrometer to estimate IgG content in colostrum.

Use the Colostrum Calculator spreadsheet to investigate factors related to IgG absorption in calves.

Summary of selected nutrients in commercial oral rehydration products. Table assumes products are mixed with water according the manufacturer's directions.

This video explains tagging requirements for livestock and demonstrates how to apply the RFID tag properly.

Consistent feeding temperature, total solids, and nutrient level helps calves perform at their best.

Feeding forage to calves has been debated for years. Fermentation of grain is essential for rumen development, but sometimes calves perform better with hay.

Generates a growth chart from mature size and age at first calving. Compares heifer performance to growth required to meet herd goals, not to a breed standard.

Success of a heifer-rearing program can be evaluated by monitoring height and weight of heifers and comparing the results against the herd's growth goals.

The secrets of producing high quality milk is to consistently use a well-defined milking technique and to maintain a clean and dry environment for all animals.

Calves can suffer from heat stress too. Strategies for reducing its impact are explored in this article.

Spreadsheet tools for tracking dairy heifer growth in comparison to breed standards.

Comparing to a breed standard can indicate if heifer growth is progressing normally.

In pasture-based systems the amount and type of concentrate fed, processing of ingredients, and feeding method influence milk yield and components.