Livestock Production

brown rabbit and brown chicken
Food Safety for Poultry and Rabbit Producers Class Schedule 2025 & 2026
New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits directly to NH restaurants without USDA inspection. NH producers can also sell rabbits to consume... Learn More
tie-stall cow looks at camera while being machine milked
Understanding the Lactation Curve in Dairy Cows
Written by a student at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, alongside a Professor of Dairy Management, this article provides an overv... 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
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Cool Cows and Happy Herds: Why Shade Matters for Livestock
Hot days are upon us here in New Hampshire, and just like you, your livestock need a break from the sun too. Providing shade doesn’t just make animals... 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
Buying Pigs From Out of State
By Colt W. Knight, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor/Livestock Specialist, University of Maine; Elaina Enzien, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops ... Learn More
Farmers walk in greenhouse
Open Forums for NH Farmers
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community Learn More