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OARDC Biomass to Energy Program
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-7-issue-5/oardc-biomass-energy-program
Dr. Lynn Willett, Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University The rapid escalation of energy prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina only provides an exclamation on the fact that the United States and world will not be able to sust ...
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New Information on Feeding Behavior and Intake by Lactating Cows
Dr. Bill Weiss, Dairy Nutrition Specialist, The Ohio State University At this year's Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) annual meeting, several presentations were given on management and facility factors that can affect feeding behavior a ...
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Controlled Lighting in Dry Period Increases Production in the Following Lactation
Mrs. Dianne Shoemaker, Extension Dairy Specialist, OSU Extension Center at Wooster Increased milk production of 5 to 10% is a well-documented response by lactating dairy cattle to controlled lighting. For lactating cows, 16 hours of light followed by 8 h ...
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Appointment of Laurie Winkelman
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-7-issue-5/appointment-laurie-winkelman
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University Beginning October 1, 2005, Ms. Laurie Winkelman will begin in the position of Dairy Program Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University. She will be taki ...
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Results from Ohio State Fair Dairy Cattle Skillathon
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The Dairy Skillathon during the 2005 Ohio State Fair (OSF) was held on August 4 and 12. There were 94 youth who participated in this educational program, about the same number a ...
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Milk and Dairy Product Production Climbs- What's Down the Road for Milk Prices?
Dr. Cameron Thraen, Milk Marketing Specialist, The Ohio State University, Additional milk marketing information by Dr. Thraen As we enter the fall of the 2005 calendar year, it is time to take stock of where we are with milk prices and where we are likely ...
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Feed and Nutrient Pricing
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-7-issue-6/feed-and-nutrient-pricing
Dr. Normand St-Pierre, Dairy Management Specialist, The Ohio State University Feed and dairy markets have been relatively stable this fall, with little change expected in the near future. On the feed side, there were concerns for the cottonseed and its by ...
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Forage Planting Decisions: Corn Silage or Alfalfa?
Dr. Bill Weiss, Dairy Nutrition Specialist, The Ohio State University There is no 'best' forage for lactating dairy cattle. All forages provide the three nutrients needed in the greatest quantities by cows; energy (NE L), protein, and fiber (ND ...
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Dairy Enterprise Economics from Ohio Producers
Mr. Don Breece, Farm Management Specialist, OSU Extension Center at Lima For 12 years dairy farm financial information and enterprise data have been collected from Ohio farms participating in Extension and Farm Business Planning and Analysis programs. Th ...
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Protecting Teat Skin During Winter
Dr. Joe Hogan, Mammary Health Specialist, The Ohio State University Cold, winter weather usually has harsh effects on unprotected teat skin. A couple of common sense practices can be helpful in preventing teat skin damage and subsequent mastitis. Dr. Leo ...