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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…

What Are Heavy Metals? Heavy metals are a class of elements that include lead, copper, arsenic, and cadmium, and can be toxic to humans and plants…

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…

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

Quick overview of prevention, detection and reporting of avian influenza

Starting your chicks Raising a flock of chickens for home meat or egg production can be an easy and rewarding experience. Before you jump into…

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

The following two webinars were a part of the Risk Management Education Series hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on March 2, 2017. Making a…

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

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…

The most important considerations in establishing new forage stands are soil fertility, field preparation, seeding method, and weed management.…

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

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

There are plenty of times when having hard copy of crop records can be handy, and this worksheet allows you to keep track of crop information, soil…

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

Many livestock species use forages as their primary source of nutrition. Therefore, it is important to provide animals with the best quality forage…

Haymaking combines science and art. Old timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to put into the barn. It’s hard to quantify that…

As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management…

Make sure that all of your hens are earning their keep. This video will give you tips to identifying which chickens are in good laying condition…

Some pastures and hayfields that need improvement aren’t well suited to conventional renovation. A pasture may be too steep or too rocky for…