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Using Antibiotics on Your Dairy Farm? How to Monitor for Improved Practices
risk of infection or those with existing infections, such as high somatic cell counts (SCC). On some ... serious health issues. Responsible use of antimicrobials minimizes the risk of resistant infections, ... protects animal welfare, and improves treatment outcomes. Monitoring antibiotic use at the farm level is ...
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Practical Tips to Improve Calf Welfare in Cold Weather
challenges for all calves, with very young ones being especially at risk. When temperatures drop below 50 ... State University As winter approaches, low ambient temperatures and high humidity pose serious ...
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Hiring- Extension Educator Coordinator 2 for EFNEP
https://butler.osu.edu/news/hiring-extension-educator-coordinator-2-efnep
32 Pay range: $15.70-$20.67 Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED, and 1 year of ...
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Winter Calf Management
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/winter-calf-management
I was scrambling to make sure my calves would be comfortable. The thermoneutral zone for calves is 50 to ... they need extra energy to stay warm. This can be a challenge since 50⁰F at night often has highs of ... same amount at each feeding, even if that means adding a lunch feeding between your normal feeding ...
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FDA Letter Asks Veterinarians to Discontinue Use of Unapproved Aspirin Products in Lactating Dairy Cattle
states were reported positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as of November 22, 2024. ... -warns-against-use-unapproved-aspirin-lactating-dairy-cattle?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email& ...
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Free Flu Vaccine for Dairy Farmers and Farm Workers
than 100,000 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine to 12 states that have had dairy herds test positive ... Dakota, and Texas. All states with dairy herds that have tested positive for H5N1 bird flu were invited to ...
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Dairy Dollars: Feed Prices, Nutrient Costs, and Milk Income
costs displayed in Table 2 is estimated using the Cow-Jones Index. The prediction formula uses a 1500 lb ...
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Starter Success for Dairy Calves
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/starter-success-dairy-calves
as group housing can increase the risk of health issues among calves. With proper backgrounding and ...
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Fall Forage Management
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-4/fall-forage-management
K 2 O. The recommended soil test ranges for phosphorus and potassium are 30 to 50 ppm and 120 to 170 ppm ... a high level of precision between sampling years so that you can accurately track your progress. Whether ... growth in the spring. We have to begin any soil discussion with a reminder to soil test. As you implement ...
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Footbath Practices for Lameness Prevention
5% due to risk of chemical burn. Formalin is not as effective at temperatures below 50° F, and open ... angle. These high walls ensure cattle are getting their feet in the treatment. One side should be ... Footbaths are effective for approximately 150 to 350 cow passes. Barns with automated manure removal and ...