Livestock Production

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Driving Innovation in Livestock and Dairy: Lessons from Value-Added Producers 
Insights from the Dairy and Livestock Value-Added Cohort
Earlier this month, livestock and dairy value-added cohorts toured two innovative operations to learn strategies for expanding markets and adding valu... Learn More
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Dilution of Maintenance and Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cows
Written by a PhD candidate at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at UNH, alongside a Professor of Dairy Management, this article provides an... Learn More
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Food Safety for Poultry and Rabbit Producers Class Schedule 2025 & 2026
New Hampshire producers can sell poultry and rabbits directly to NH restaurants without USDA inspection. NH producers can also sell rabbits to consume... Learn More

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The Basics of Calf Nutrition: Post Colostrum to Weaning [Fact Sheet]
Proper calf nutrition supports healthy growth and rumen development, beginning with colostrum, then milk and starter feed. Calves need a balanced inta... Learn More
Calculating Heifer Numbers
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 heif... Learn More
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Automated Calf Feeders [Video] & Research Experience with Calving Sensors [Video]
Experts and state producers shared their knowlege and experience using automated calf feeders during a March 22, 2018 webinar hosted by UNH Cooperativ... Learn More
Pig
Swine Nutrition
General Considerations

Factors Affecting Feeding Performance



Genetics

Feed efficiency in ... Learn More
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Housing and Space Guidelines for Livestock
As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management p... Learn More

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