Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
Prepare your dairy herd for fall season
Dwight Roseler, an adjunct professor in the Department of Animal Science at Ohio State University, offers tips to hep dairy farmers prepare for fall.
Calculating rate of return on farm assets
How is ROA calculated? Ohio State University Extension educator Chris Zollar offers insight in this week's Dairy Excel column.
Farm culture is an important part of every farming operation
Farm culture has a great influence on work productivity, employee retention, work enjoyment, job satisfaction and farm profitability.
Carefully consider feeding dairy cattle high oleic soybeans
The feeding of high oleic soybeans to dairy cows has picked up, and it has potential benefits.
Stall Wars: Cows vs. comfort
In stall-based housing systems, the cow stall design, surface and bedding type have a large effect on cow comfort and cow injuries.
Why do cows bunch up in groups?
When cows bunch together it compromises production, health and welfare of the animals. Unless you're a cow whisperer, here are some things to consider when dealing with bunching.
How to develop a mission statement for your farm busniess
A mission statement reflects the underlying values, goals and purposes of the farm business and those in management. Learn how to write one for your farm.
My cows are not cycling and cystic: What do I do?
Ohio State Extension educator Gustavo Schuenemann discusses triggers for anestrous and anovulation.
Water: The forgotten nutrient?
Learn more about water quality factors that affect water intake and may be difficult to pinpoint without testing your water sources.
