Tag: animal health
Start scouting and preparation for tick and fly season now
It is time to start thinking about how we can keep our grazing animals safe from ticks and flies that can cause medical problems and production losses.
Calf heat stress management basics
Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh shares tips for identifying and managing heat stress in calves.
Redding, Vogel push for funding for animal diagnostic lab in western...
Farmers in western Pennsylvania often seek out lab services in other states, which Pa. Ag Secretary Russell Redding says isn't good enough for a state that claims to prioritize its agricultural economy.
Managing hay fields and pastures when storms blow debris into them
Debris blown into pastures following storms poses risks to grazing livestock. Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh has some tips to minimize them.
First colostrum meal is vital for calf survival and health
Ohio State Extension dairy educator Gustavo M. Schuenemann explores proper ways to administer colostrum meals to raise healthy, newborn calves.
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.
Longevity in dairy cows matters to climate change
Ohio State Extension educator Luciana Bignardi da Costa suggests climate smart practices farmers can adopt to give their cows a lengthy, productive life.
Winter udder care and mastitis prevention
Jason Hartschuh provides tips on udder care and mastitis prevention during the winer months.
Dairy vets provide biosecurity advice to prepare farmers
Veterinarian Eric Gordon visits Jerrod Henry at Henry Farms regularly to provide biosecurity advice on his herd of cows in an effort to prevent disease.
Preventing calf and heifer respiratory disease
Ohio State University Extension educator Jason Hartschuh discusses steps dairy farmers can take to prevent respiratory diseases in heifers over the winter.
