Videos
Videos
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
Videos Creating a Poultry Flock Plan
Paul Patterson
7:09
An emergency preparedness guide for poultry owners. In this video, animal health experts outline the important steps in the creation of a flock plan. More
Videos Wet Sieving to Measure Particle Length
Jud Heinrichs
3:37
In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates wet sieving, used to determine the particle size of high-moisture samples, such as rumen digesta or feces. More
Videos Ro-tap Particle Separator
Jud Heinrichs
4:26
In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates the Ro-Tap Particle Separator, the method used to develop the concept of physically effective fiber. More
Videos In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates the Penn State Particle Separator, a popular method for on-farm particle size determination. More
Videos ASABE Particle Separator
Jud Heinrichs
3:27
In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates the ASABE Particle Separator, the standard method for the determination of forage particle size. More
Videos There are many possible production scenarios for beef cattle. This video will explain two different types of production, grass-fed versus grain-fed beef. More
Videos RFID: How to Apply the Tag
Greg Strait
4:12
This video explains tagging requirements for livestock and demonstrates how to apply the RFID tag properly. 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
Videos Proper Animal Mortality Disposal
J. Craig Williams
4:16
This video provides an overview of the approved methods of animal disposal in Pennsylvania, along with best management practices for each method. More
Videos Livestock Transportation
Robert E. Mikesell, Dr. Elizabeth Santini
3:26
How to safely move between facilities, to another farm or to a livestock market, during livestock transportation. More