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  1. Using Antibiotics on Your Dairy Farm? How to Monitor for Improved Practices

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/using-antibiotics-your-dairy-farm-how-monitor

    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 ...

  2. Phosphorus Nutrient Management for Yield and Reduced P Loss at Edge of Field

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-509

    site and rate criteria from Assessing Nutrient Loss Risk in Ohio (NRCS) between 50 to 200 PPM. Time ... step 7. STP value of 50 PPM Mehlich III or less: CROP YIELD —Reduce risk of crop yield losses with ... available. The maintenance STP range is "critical level" to 40 PPM in corn soybean rotation and 50 ...

  3. Practical Tips to Improve Calf Welfare in Cold Weather

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/practical-tips-improve-calf-welfare-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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. FDA Letter Asks Veterinarians to Discontinue Use of Unapproved Aspirin Products in Lactating Dairy Cattle

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/fda-letter-asks-veterinarians-discontinue-use

    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& ...

  6. Free Flu Vaccine for Dairy Farmers and Farm Workers

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/free-flu-vaccine-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 ...

  7. Potassium Uptake and Ohio Crop Response

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0147

    a measure of the risk of yield loss at a given soil-test K level without fertilizer applied during the ... total K content of Ohio soils is between 12,500 ppm and 30,500 ppm (Ames & Gaither, 1913). Even ... yield. For loams and clays, this would be 170 ppm; for sandy soils, it is 130 ppm. The range of soil test ...

  8. Dairy Dollars: Feed Prices, Nutrient Costs, and Milk Income

    https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-6/dairy-dollars-feed-prices-nutrient-costs-and-milk

    costs displayed in Table 2 is estimated using the Cow-Jones Index. The prediction formula uses a 1500 lb ...

  9. Food Preservation: Making and Preserving Barbecue and Hot Sauces

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5365

    found on the vinegar label but may be listed as 50 grain. When handling hot peppers, gloves may be worn ... 1½ cups chopped sweet red or green bell peppers (about three medium peppers) 2 hot peppers, cored and ... level of heat desired) cayenne pepper 1¼ cup 5% vinegar Yield: About 4 pint jars Preparation Combine ...

  10. 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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