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Things to Do When a Calf Is Born
There are many steps that can be taken before, during, and after the birth of a calf to support the cow and her offspring.
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
2023 New Hampshire Field Crop and Forage Loss Report
In 2023, NH farms were faced with the wettest year on record, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. This excessive rainfall…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Research Report
Feeding Soybeans to Dairy Cattle
With a volatility of the feed market, more producers are looking to reduce feed costs without compromising production. One avenue is to grow more…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Guidelines for Improving Milk Quality [Fact Sheet]
Milk quality impacts nearly every aspect of a dairy farm. Troubleshooting milk quality issues requires a whole farm approach, including nutrition and…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Fact Sheet
Integrated Weed Management for Pastures and Hayfields - A Guide for Landowners
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…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Manejo de Terneras y Vaquillas en Nueva Inglaterra
Cuesta alrededor de $2500 para criar una ternera desde el nacimiento hasta el parto en Nueva Inglaterra, por lo tanto, es importante optimizar la…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops
Calf and Heifer Management in New England
Guidance to optimize dairy cow feeding, comfort and proper development of the rumen during the first year of life.
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops
An Update on Water Feeding to Preweaned Calves
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…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Fact Sheet
Avian Influenza Reminder! - Detection, Prevention and Reporting [fact sheet]
Quick overview of prevention, detection and reporting of avian influenza
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Fact Sheet
Prospective Buyer Guide 2022
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…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, Wildlife Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources Guide
Feeding Colostrum Replacers
Colostrum is essential to calf health and nutrition. Through colostrum, the calf receives IgG, fat, lactose, minerals, vitamins, and water. Although…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops
Interpreting Feed Analysis
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…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Correct Milking Procedures
Consistency in management and proper milking procedures are essential for profitable dairy production. Following correct procedures can lead to…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Water for Calves
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, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Ways to Increase Milk Production
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…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Determining Monetary Values of Feedstuffs [fact sheet]
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…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Food Safety Recertification for Rabbit and Poultry Producers
This recertification program fulfills the education requirement specified in the rules and will help producers continue their working plan for…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Food Safety Agriculture & Gardens
Improving the Shelf-life of Wet Brewers Grains on New Hampshire Dairy Farms
This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D., and  Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Feeding Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) to Dairy Cows
How Feeding Nicotinic Acid (niacin) Can Improve Colostrum Quality and Calf Performance Written and published by Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Limit-Feeding Diets Containing Wet Brewer’s Grains
An Economic Strategy to Raise Dairy Heifers This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire. Wet…
Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens