Dairy Production

Four cows walk up a dirt road
Dilution of Maintenance and Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cows
Written by a PhD candidate at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, alongside a Professor of Dairy Management, this article provides an... Learn More
tie-stall cow looks at camera while being machine milked
Understanding the Lactation Curve in Dairy Cows
Written by a PhD candidate at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, alongside a Professor of Dairy Management, this article provides an... Learn More
Jersey calves at UNH's organic farm
Weaning Dairy Calves
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Three photos of the rumen of a calf. On the left, the rumen appears smooth while the photo in the middle shows some texture and the photo on the right appears to have many ridges and valleys.
The Key to Ruminal Development
Starter Grain
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Holstein heifer calf laying in a pen
Milk Feeding to Dairy Calves
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Jersey calf with colostrum mustache
Colostrum
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, and reviewed by Peter Erickson, Professor of Dairy Management, this artic... Learn More
Cows walking on a dirt road
Dairy and Livestock Value-Added Program
The University of New Hampshire dairy and livestock specialists are looking for farmers interested in the following program: Improving dairy and live... Learn More
Cows grazing in a field
Beating Summer Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress in dairy cattle. Cows that are heat stressed are less productive, costing you money over ... Learn More
Flooded corn field.
Harvesting and Feeding Flooded Forages
With the recent weather, the chances of flooded forages are real. This article explains what can be done to minimize the detrimental effects of all th... Learn More
Cows in a barn
Risk Management Opportunities for Dairy Producers
Developing a risk management plan is one of the most important decisions you can make to protect your dairy operation. Learn More