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Feeding Newborn Calves to Thrive in Cold Weather
Mrs. Dianne Shoemaker, Extension Dairy Specialist, OSU Extension Center at Wooster (top of page) ... calf (Jersey heifer) as examples, we can see that a critical need for additional nutrition occurs as ... both calves need 50% more milk replacer (DM basis) to simply meet maintenance requirements. Additional ...
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2007 Recipients of the Dairy Science Hall of Service
position was with the University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension Service in Berkshire County, ... Massachusetts as an Extension 4-H Youth Agent (1967 to 1974). He had the responsibility of 4-H youth programs in ... Project Material that was in use in Massachusetts. From July, 1974 to October, 2005, he was the Extension ...
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2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program Decision Time-Clock Winding Down
before you make these decisions? A couple options: Contact your Extension and FSA office for resources ... Ms. Dianne Shoemaker, Dairy Farm Management Specialist, The Ohio State University Extension We are ... passage and deadline extensions. The advantage of that later sign-up was that we had a better feel for ...
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Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
addition, prices within a commodity type can vary considerably because of quality differences as well as ...
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Effect of Milking Personnel Performance and Turnover on Milk Losses in Dairy Herds
Dr. Gustavo M. Schuenemann, Extension Dairy Veterinarian, The Ohio State University Background- It ... estimated. Losses associated with the time and resources spent in recruitment, selection, and hiring, as well ... information provided in this article was generated through the OSU Veterinary Extension training program ...
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Corn Silage Harvest is Imminent
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-12-issue-3/corn-silage-harvest-imminent
2 or 3 plants without any additional sub-sampling to reduce the chances of a non-representative grain ... methods, see the following links: http://www.extension ... .org/pages/Dry_Matter_Determination http://ohioline.osu.edu/agf-fact/0004.html http://www.abe.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/i/I101.pdf). Make sure the sample does not dry down ...
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Tips for Spring Application of Manure
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-6-issue-2/tips-spring-application-manure
Mr. James J. Hoorman, Water Quality Extension Agent, Hardin County Extension Spring applications ... Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office to see if cost-share ... manure evenly. Additionally, you'll need to know the location of all tile lines and outlets, repair ...
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Dairy Youth Program Updates
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-16-issue-2/dairy-youth-program-updates
Ms. Bonnie Ayars, Dairy Judging Teams Coach and Extension Youth Specialist, The Ohio State ... experienced judges. Each received a packet of resources to guide them through the day’s educational portion ...
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Success of the 2018 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference
Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist, The Ohio State University The ...
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Dangerous Gases and Fires Can Make Silos Death Traps
addition, cracks and leaks at the base of the silo and silo doors should be sealed before filling. After ... filling, keep the silo sealed until the silage is needed. Contact your local OSU County Extension Service ... offices for additional information on silo hazards and safety procedures for proper and safe handling of ...