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Dairy and Livestock Value-Added Program
The University of New Hampshire dairy and livestock specialists are looking for farmers interested in the following program: Improving dairy and li... Learn More
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Beating Summer Heat Stress in Dairy Cows
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress in dairy cattle. Cows that are heat stressed are less productive, costing you money over ... Learn More
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Harvesting and Feeding Flooded Forages
With the recent weather, the chances of flooded forages are real. This article explains what can be done to minimize the detrimental effects of all th... Learn More

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Factors that Influence Colostrum Yield: Mastitis, Calf Size, and Udder Size
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 feed... Learn More
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Factors that Influence Colostrum Yield: Environmental Temperature and Photoperiod
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 fee... Learn More
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Factors that Influence Colostrum Yield: Hormones
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 feed... Learn More
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Factors that Influence Colostrum Yield: Prepartum Nutrition
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 fee... Learn More
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Factors that Influence Colostrum Yield: Dry Period Length
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 feed... Learn More
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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. Learn More

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