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Adapted by J.P. Martins, PhD - UCCE Dairy Advisor, Tulare and Kings Counties Achieving high reproductive performance in high producing lactating dairy cows was once a nearly impossible task.
Adapted by Deanne Meyer, Livestock Waste Management Specialist This year theres $50 million available to reduce methane emissions from manure. Methane can be made in situations where manure is anaerobic (no oxygen). There are two simple ways to reduce methane emissions from manure.
Adapted by Rosie Busch, DVM, Veterinarian Specialist, CDFA Antimicrobial Use & Stewardship The new California law states that as of January 1, 2018, over the counter injectable and all other medically important antibiotics must be administered with a prescription or veterinary feed directive (VFD) o...
Adapted by Alycia Drwencke and Cassandra Tucker Department of Animal Science, Theresa Pistochini Western Cooling Efficiency Center With this summer having been one of the hottest in California history, the term heat stress is all too familiar around dairy farms.
Adapted by Jennifer Heguy, UC Dairy Advisor - Merced, Stanislaus & San Joaquin Summer forage harvest is upon us, and so is a flurry of silage choppers, trucks and packing tractors. Putting feed up quickly is imperative to the ensiling process, making monitoring during harvest equally important.
Adapted by Betsy Karle, UC Dairy Advisor - Northern Sacramento Valley As unpleasant of a task as it is, removing horns from dairy cattle is vital for animal welfare and human safety. Many different methods are available, including the use of caustic paste at an early age.
Adapted by Deanne Meyer, Livestock Waste Management Specialist Water, water everywhere! That was the winter of 2017. Waters been flowing in irrigation ditches and canals since early winter. Its been so long since surface water has been available, its good to review nutrient management strategies.
Adapted by Betsy Karle- UCCE Dairy Advisor, Northern Sacramento Valley Cull dairy cows have long been identified as a critical food safety control point as they account for approximately 18% of the ground beef supply in the United States.
Adapted by J.P. Martins, UCCE Dairy Advisor, Tulare & Kings Counties With summer approaching, its a good time to determine if your heat abatement system is ready to keep cows cool and comfortable to avoid problems with heat stress.
