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Articles Everybody Walk Across PA Program Information 2019
Karen Bracey
Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program exploring the Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania. Walking will be reported April 1 - May 26. More
Articles The Fat in Different Dairy Products
Andrew Sandeen
Learn about the impact milk fat has on human health and how it differs between various dairy products. More
Articles Why Cows Don't Get Pregnant
Andrew Sandeen
Dairy cows don't always conceive after the first insemination attempt. There are a variety of causes that may contribute to conception failure. More
Articles More Progesterone, Please
Andrew Sandeen
Progesterone is essential for normal reproductive cycling; it inhibits estrus and controls follicle growth. But, some high-producing dairy cows have too little in circulation. More
Videos Characteristics of the Bovine Estrous Cycle
Andrew Sandeen
4:05
This video introduces some of the key characteristics of the estrous cycle in cattle. More
Articles Active Living for You and Your Community
Karen Bracey
Active Living is a lifestyle where people are more active because walking is a way of life and a way to get to shopping, restaurants and community events. More
Articles Is 60 the Magic Number?
Andrew Sandeen
Factors to consider before shifting voluntary waiting period or dry period length. More
Videos Minimizing Interservice Intervals
Andrew Sandeen
9:45
This video defines interservice intervals and provides suggestions for how to improve them to maximize reproductive efficiency and dairy herd profitability. More
Articles Cold Soup for Hot Summer Days
Karen Bracey
There is so much to love about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. While cooking, it warms our home and creates an inviting aroma, welcoming us inside from the outdoor weather. More
Articles Predicting Pregnancy Loss
Andrew Sandeen
Diagnosing pregnancy early identifies open cows and can help minimize days open and increase profitability, but losing confirmed pregnancies can be very frustrating. More
Articles What about Vitamin B12
Karen Bracey
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. More
Articles Making the Most of Cross-Cultural Encounters
Andrew Sandeen
Understanding differences between cultures can provide helpful insight for situations encountered everywhere in our increasingly global society, including common encounters on U.S. farms. More
Articles Some of the latest, greatest timed artificial insemination (AI) protocols have become pretty complex, but not without valid reasons. More
Articles Ins and Outs of Weight Training
Marilyn Corbin, Ph.D., Laura Henderson
This article in the Creating Health and Nutrition series explains what weight and strength training are, what your muscles are doing while you train, and the health benefits training provides. More
Articles Warm-up and Cool-down
Marilyn Corbin, Ph.D., Laura Henderson
The purpose, benefits, and importance of the warm-up (getting your body ready for exercising) and the cool-down (returning your body to a normal resting state). More
Articles Cyclicity in Dairy Cows: Postpartum Blues
Andrew Sandeen
Ovulation is the critical event that must function correctly and be responded to in a timely manner in to establish a new pregnancy. More
Articles Cyclicity in Dairy Cows: Defining the Issue
Andrew Sandeen
Open cows that aren't cycling normally can hamper successful reproduction. More
Articles A Long-Term Mindset for Reproductive Management
Andrew Sandeen
As we look at reproductive management and its impact on overall success of a dairy operation, it is clearly a critical component. More
Articles Activity monitors may consistently predict ovulation and pinpoint the perfect time to breed cows. More
Articles Benefits of Walking
Karen Bracey, Lynn James, MS, RDN, LDN
Walking is a simple, easy, and inexpensive fitness program. Walking can be as easy as a stroll in the park, or it can be as intense as a vigorous hike. More
Articles Trouble-shooting Infertility Problems in Cattle
Andrew Sandeen
This article examines problem areas related to anestrus, repeat breeding, pregnancy loss, and postpartum disorders. More