Tag: herd management
To graze or not to graze?
Ohio State Extension educator Garth Ruff weighs the pros and cons of grazing in early spring.
The importance of forage testing
Ohio State Extension educator Emily Hornberger provides valuable insights into testing grazing pastures and other forages, including hay or silage.
Encourage good behaviors in heifers with good experiences
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost offers insight into encouraging good behaviors early in young heifers on the dairy farm.
Understanding animal welfare: What it means and why it matters
Grazyne Tresoldi, assistant professor of animal welfare at Ohio State University, explains the nuances of animal welfare and animal rights.
How are you feeding your cows this winter?
Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District program administrator Pete Conkle considers the various options for feeding cows during the winter.
Controlling lice in dairy cattle
Ohio State Extension educator John Yost details tips for controlling lice in dairy cattle during the winter.
My cows are not cycling and cystic: What do I do?
Ohio State Extension educator Gustavo Schuenemann discusses triggers for anestrous and anovulation.
Cattle: Mind over matter?
Understanding cattle cognition and adopting strategies to enhance it can improve their well-being, worker safety and production.
‘Back to the Future’ in dairy
OSU Extension specialist Dwight Roseler details ways to improve dairy cow health via best practices during silage and forage harvests.
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.
