Category: Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops

Heifers are either the second or third greatest cost on a dairy farm, behind feed costs and labor. It has been estimated that the cost to raise a heif...

What Are Heavy Metals?<br /> <br /> Heavy metals are a class of elements that include lead, copper, arsenic, and cadmium, and can be toxic to humans...

Water remains vital to the rumen development in the preweaned calf. The work of Kertz and colleagues at the Purina Research Farm in the early 1980s co...

Experts and state producers shared their knowlege and experience using automated calf feeders during a March 22, 2018 webinar hosted by UNH Cooperativ...

Quick overview of prevention, detection and reporting of avian influenza

Starting your chicks<br /> <br /> <br /> Raising a flock of chickens for home meat or egg production can be an easy and rewarding experience. Befor...

Consistency in management and proper milking procedures are essential for profitable dairy production. Following correct procedures can lead to increa...

The following two webinars were a part of the Risk Management Education Series hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on March 2, 2017.<br /> <br /> Ma...

Click the link below to view a recording of our June 16 webinar focusing on financial tools for dairy producers. The program features emeritus Extensi...

Concentrates are always a high proportion of the cost of a feed ration due to their contribution as primary energy and protein sources in dairy feeds....