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Tail Docking of Dairy Cattle: Is it beneficial or a welfare issue?
Dr. Naomi Botheras, Animal Welfare Program Specialist, The Ohio State University Tail docking of dairy cattle has become common in the United States. Farmers suggest that the practice of tail docking reduces the transmission of diseases carried by cows, ...
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Results from Research Supported by the Ohio Dairy Research Fund
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The Ohio Dairy Research Fund was developed to support research by voluntary dairy producer contributions. Much research is needed to address today's complex issues relative ...
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New Diagnostic Testing for Johne's Disease in Ohio
Dr. Bill Shulaw, Extension Beef and Sheep Veterinarian, The Ohio State University Since the middle of last summer, a new diagnostic process for Johne's disease fecal cultures has been in place at the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Ohio D ...
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2006 National Dairy Challenge
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-8-issue-3/2006-national-dairy-challenge
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (http://www.dairychallenge.org) is a national contest created to inspire students and enhance university programs nationwide. ...
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2006 Inductions to Dairy Science Hall of Service
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The Dairy Science Hall of Service was initiated in 1952 to recognize worthy men and women who have made a substantial and noteworthy contribution toward the improvement of the d ...
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2006 Ohio 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-8-issue-3/2006-ohio-4-h-dairy-quiz-bowl
Ms. Laurie Winkelman, Dairy Program Specialist, The Ohio State University The 29th annual Ohio 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition was held on Saturday, May 20. Both junior and senior competitors started the day by taking a written exam to determine seeds for ...
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Milk Prices May Firm as the Summer Heats Up and U.S. Milk Production Cools Off
Dr. Cameron Thraen, Milk Marketing Specialist, The Ohio State University, Additional milk marketing information by Dr. Thraen As we enter the second half of the HOT- HOT- HOT 2006 summer, it is time to take stock of where we are milk price-wise and where ...
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Effects of Overstocking on Cow Behavior, Welfare, and Productivity
Dr. Naomi Botheras, Animal Welfare Program Specialist, The Ohio State University Due to costs associated with the construction and maintenance of free stall barns, dairy farmers may limit the number of feeding and/or resting places available for cows to ...
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Minimizing Heat Stress in the Dairy Facility
Dr. Mike Brugger, Extension Livestock Housing Specialist, The Ohio State University As I right this article, it is 92 ºF and 42% relative humidity and a light breeze in Wooster. Thanks to the air conditioning in my office, I am comfortable and can be prod ...
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Heat and Colostrum, Friend and Foe
Mrs. Dianne Shoemaker, Extension Dairy Specialist, OSU Extension Center at Wooster Hot environmental temperatures, combined with high humidity, can negatively impact colostrum production in first calf heifers. Conversely, heat treatment of colostrum can ...