Resources

With a volatility of the feed market, more producers are looking to reduce feed costs without compromising production. One avenue is to grow more…

Milk quality impacts nearly every aspect of a dairy farm. Troubleshooting milk quality issues requires a whole farm approach, including nutrition and…

Pest management is a necessary consideration for any crop, and forages are no exception. We are fortunate in the Northeast to have few insects or…

Cuesta alrededor de $2500 para criar una ternera desde el nacimiento hasta el parto en Nueva Inglaterra, por lo tanto, es importante optimizar la…

Guidance to optimize dairy cow feeding, comfort and proper development of the rumen during the first year of life.

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…

Quick overview of prevention, detection and reporting of avian influenza

The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are…

Colostrum is essential to calf health and nutrition. Through colostrum, the calf receives IgG, fat, lactose, minerals, vitamins, and water. Although…

Why should I analyze my feed? We need to analyze feeds to know what we are feeding. Feed analysis allows you to know what your feed is deficient…

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

It is well accepted that calves need milk or milk replacer in their diet to grow them to weaning age. There are a lot of misconceptions about…

Dairy farmers probably get sick of hearing the age- old advice of “you’ve got to increase production to be more profitable”. However, there isn’t a…

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…

This recertification program fulfills the education requirement specified in the rules and will help producers continue their working plan for…

This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D., and  Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New…

How Feeding Nicotinic Acid (niacin) Can Improve Colostrum Quality and Calf Performance Written and published by Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension…

An Economic Strategy to Raise Dairy Heifers This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire. Wet…

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

This is a compilation of online resources shared during the Farmers Market webinar held on Monday, May 18, 2020. Additional resources have been added…