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This is the fifth in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to…

This is the fourth in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to…

This is the third in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to…

This is the second in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to…

This is the first in a series of articles to help correct the challenge of some cows not producing colostrum or not producing enough colostrum to…

There are many steps that can be taken before, during, and after the birth of a calf to support the cow and her offspring.

In 2023, NH farms were faced with the wettest year on record, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. This excessive rainfall…

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…