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The Cost of Nutrients, Comparison of Feedstuff Prices and the Current Dairy Situation
Dr. Normand St-Pierre, Dairy Management Specialist, The Ohio State University (top of page) pdf file At this time of the year, I wish that I could bring you some good news. I am afraid, however, that what has been a modest recovery for our dairy farms st ...
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2010 Forage Performance Trials
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-12-issue-5/2010-forage-performance-trials
Dr. Mark Sulc, Forage Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University The 2010 Forage Performance Trial Results are available online at http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~perf/. The report summarizes data on commercial varieties of alfalfa, red clover, white c ...
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Reducing the Use of Copper Sulfate in Footbaths
Dr. Bill Weiss, Dairy Nutrition Specialist, The Ohio State University (top of page) pdf file The proper use of footbaths can be an effective component of a herd’s hoof health program. Digital dermatitis (also referred to as hairy heel warts, heel warts, ...
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OSU Animal Welfare Symposium: A Big Success
Dr. Naomi Botheras, Animal Welfare Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University The Ohio State University’s 2nd Annual Animal Welfare Symposium was held on November 30 in Columbus. Approximately 350 people came to hear Dr. Temple Grandin and a number ...
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2011 4-H Youth Programs
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-12-issue-5/2011-4-h-youth-programs
Mrs. Bonnie Ayars, Extension Dairy Program Specialist, The Ohio State University Tis the season to wrap up 2010 and think ahead for 2011 4-H Youth Programs. The 2011 Dairy 4-H calendar is now posted on the opening page at www.4hansci.osu.edu/dairy. Just ...
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Students Excel in 2010 Ohio Dairy Challenge Contest
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The 2010 Ohio Dairy Challenge was held November 19-20 and was again sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition. The Dairy Challenge provides the opportunity for undergraduates at Ohio ...
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Feed and Nutrient Costs in Dairy Production: Will it Get Any Worse?
Dr. Normand St-Pierre, Dairy Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University The spot market for corn has broken the $7/bu mark; will it get any worse? If I could answer this question with 100% certainty, I would not be working for Ohio State… The fact ...
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MarketView...U.S. Dairy Outlook Brief March- May 2011
Dr. Cameron Thraen, State Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University The USDA Milk Production Report, released February 18, 2011, contains some interesting numbers and charts on the trend in milk production for the United States over the last 10 year ...
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Roundup Ready Alfalfa Available for Planting in 2011
Dr. Mark Sulc, Forage Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University (top of page) pdf file In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa after a 46 month environmental impact assessment process. The r ...
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Dietary Calcium and Magnesium Deficiency in Dry Cows
Dr. Bill Weiss, Dairy Nutrition Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University (top of page) pdf file Subclinical and clinical milk fever (hypocalcemia) are common and expensive problems on many farms. Cows with hypocalcemia often require veterinary tre ...