Tag: dairy cattle
Young and Farming: Joel Smith
Joel Smith of Smith Vale Farms, Homeworth, Ohio, is a third generation dairy farmer. His parents and uncle farm full-time with him, milking 126 cows.
How to assess herd health using rumination time
Measuring rumination time in dairy cows can help you better assess their overall health. Learn what trends to look for to monitor your herd's health.
Farm and Dairy’s top web stories in 2017
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Guernsey, Holstein breeds partner for classification
The American Guernsey Association is partnering with Holstein Association USA to appraise Guernsey cattle throughout the United States.
Ohio Holstein sale totals over $132,000
The Ohio Holstein Fall Sale totaled $132,300 with a $2,004 average on 63 live lots and a $2,025 average on three embryo lots.
Planning for a sustainable future
Selection criteria for forage crops will need to expand beyond the current focus to encompass environmental impacts of growing, harvesting and storing them.
Having cows put proteins into milk is the goal
One researcher hopes to formulate diets where cows consume less protein or less nitrogen and still produces the same amount of milk and milk components.
Wisconsin Holstein sets new single-lactation milk record
Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 is the new national milk production record holder for the Holstein breed.
Review milking procedures closely
Farmers need to observe milking routines and evaluate milkers to ensure procedures are followed correctly and consistently.
Quality corn silage requires good management
Corn silage is an important component of dairy rations. It pays to direct management efforts to make high-quality corn silage.
