Videos
Videos
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Physiology of Parturition in Cattle
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
5:59
This video describes important information regarding the physiology of parturition in dairy cattle needed to understand the “whys” of the calving management practices in maternity operations. More
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Recognizing and Monitoring Dystocia
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
5:32
This video provides critical information regarding dystocia and monitoring timelines and cow signs that can be used to identify, and provide assistance, to difficult calvings in a timely manner. More
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Assisting Dystocia Births
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
9:57
This video shows proper techniques and skills needed to effectively manage difficult calvings in dairy farms. More
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Newborn Calf Care
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
10:11
This video describes essential practices, such as proper colostrum administration, for managing newborn calves during the first hours of life in dairy operations. More
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Colostrum Management Practices
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
7:13
This video discusses important practices needed for properly harvesting and managing colostrum in maternity operations. More
Videos Maternity Management Practices in Dairy Farms: Record Keeping Practices
Adrian A Barragan, DVM, MS, Ph.D.
8:55
This video describes important parameters that should be recorded at maternity operations, and their uses for farm and personnel management. More
Videos Raising Calf-Fed Holsteins: Feeding Transition
Tara L. Felix
5:00
Proper feedlot nutrition is essential for optimizing calf-fed Holsteins raised for beef production. More
Videos Raising Calf-Fed Holsteins: Achieving a Smooth Weaning Transition
Tara L. Felix
7:54
Calf-fed Holsteins should be introduced to grain early in life to start developing their rumens; this video outlines the timeline for this process. More
Videos Raising Calf-Fed Holsteins: Technologies to Improve Production
Tara L. Felix
6:00
Carcass characteristics of Holsteins can be greatly improved with today’s technology. Learn how to get the most meat from your Holsteins. More
Videos Raising Calf-Fed Holsteins: Colostrum Management
Tara L. Felix
6:59
Newborn calves need colostrum as soon as possible to achieve transfer of passive immunity. Learn about proper colostrum management in calf-fed Holsteins raised for beef. More
Videos Common Respiratory Diseases of Small Poultry Flocks
Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV
7:57
Learn about causes and symptoms of several common respiratory diseases of poultry, and the prognosis and possible treatments for each. More
Videos Getting Help for Respiratory Diseases in Small Poultry Flocks
Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV
5:07
If your poultry show signs of respiratory disease, learn what you should do, where to find help, and the resources available to owners of small flocks. More
Videos Preventing Respiratory Disease in Small Poultry Flocks
Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV
9:15
To prevent respiratory disease, start with healthy birds and avoid introducing sick birds. Learn how to purchase healthy birds and add them to your flock. More
Videos Nutrient Management Standard Animal Weight Changes: Rollout and Impact, Farm Inspections
Leon Ressler
5:53
New standard animal weights for nutrient management planning were approved by the State Conservation Commission in May of 2017. This video explains the impact on livestock farms and also discusses how farmers can prepare for the farm inspections required by the EPA in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. More
Videos Grass-fed Beef Production
Tara L. Felix, Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., David Hartman
9:50
Grass-fed beef production in the United States is on the rise. However, there are important management and forage quality factors that must be consider. More
Videos FSMA's Preventive Controls for Animal Foods Rule
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D., Ginger D Fenton, PhD
16:31
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Foods rule is discussed in this video. Learn if your operation is affected and what you need to do to comply. More
Videos Blood Collection from Poultry
Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV
10:44
This video describes taking blood samples from poultry to test for exposure to infectious diseases. Correct bird restraint and handling of the sample are also demonstrated. More
Videos Protecting your Poultry
Erin Greenleaf, Capri Stiles-Mikesell
10:03
This video will walk you through the many responsibilities that go along with a poultry project such as keeping your birds healthy, happy, and free from harm. 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
Videos Determining Forage Dry Matter
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones
9:21
Understanding dry matter is a key concept in animal nutrition. Learn the importance of dry matter and how to measure it using a microwave or Koster tester. More
Videos California Mastitis Testing for Dairy Cows
Amber Yutzy
6:29
In this video, you will learn how to perform a simple mastitis test called the California Mastitis Test. This test will help to decrease mastitis on your farm. More
Videos Using a Colostrometer
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones, Sonia Arnold
3:10
Demonstration of using a colostrometer to estimate IgG content in colostrum. More
Videos Using a Brix Refractometer
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones, Sonia Arnold
4:11
Learn how to use optical and digital Brix refractometers to determine how much IgG colostrum contains. More
Videos Heat Detection in Beef Cattle
Cheryl Ann Fairbairn
13:57
This video will give helpful information for producers to use as they fine tune their heat detection skills. More
Videos Analyzing Salt Content
Jonathan A. Campbell, Ph.D.
4:52
In this video we will discuss a rapid measurement tool for how to analyze the salt content of various processed meat items. More