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Feeding and Nutrition
https://dairy.osu.edu/resources/feeding-and-nutrition
National Forage Testing Association Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle, NRC, 2001 U.S. Grains Council ... Water Effects on Livestock Performance Water Mineral Intake with DCAD (MS Excel File) Water Testing ... Where to Have Your Water Tested Other Feed Resources Calculating Value of Feeds (MS Excel file) ...
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Harvest Management of Sorghum Forages
cows, forage with NDFD levels of 50% are usually acceptable, and levels as low as 40% NDFD could ... having NDFD levels as low as 35 to 40% with high NDF levels are acceptable for dry cows or beef cattle ... should be harvested between 40 to 60 days (30 to 50 inches tall) for lactating dairy cows. Harvesting ...
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New Online Application for Prevention of Johne's Disease
additions, 74.6, 41.8, and 50.1% of the small, medium, and large herds, respectively, tested new additions ... to 99 cows), 12.9% of the medium herds, and 20.1% of the large herds required information on Johne’s ... Disease status of the herd of origin for the purchased cattle. Of operations that tested new animal ...
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Nitrogen Management of Forage Winter Cereals
rate revolves around yield potential, species planted, manure application history, and soil drainage. ... soils and the crop was planted before October 1 st, multiple studies have found little yield benefit to ... prior to harvest. On poorly drained soil with a history of manure applications, a spring nitrogen ...
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Spring Applications of Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer to Cool Season Grasses
testing laboratory for analysis. Recommendations for fertilizer P and K based upon soil test levels are ... can be done anytime during the growing season. When soil test levels are below the optimum, split ... N response can lead to high K levels, which can represent risk to animals. In addition, avoid smothering the ...
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Dairy Outlook: September 2023
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-25-issue-5/dairy-outlook-september-2023
down 9 lb from July 2022. Very high temperatures and dry weather are the primary factors in reduced ...
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Fall Manure Application and Cover Crops
approach $125 to 150/cow annually. To best capture the nutrients, manure should be incorporated during ... capture more of the manure nutrients, especially the nitrogen, and to also prevent soil erosion. Another ... program, be sure to work with your Soil and Water Conservation District to be certain your cover crop ...
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Assessing Milk Price and Risk Management for 2023
make sure we are assessing what the 2023 milk price may be and how to manage the risk of a milk price ... to produce feed. This makes it very important to manage the milk price risk for 2023. The September ... common risk management tools used in Ohio are the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and the Dairy ...
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Calf Behavior and Bedding Materials
surface of the bedding. Ammonia levels above 5 ppm at the calf nose level are harmful. Bedding material ... hr/day from 50 to 56 days of age. Group housing systems must provide adequate space to enable all the ...
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Memorial Scholarship Launched by the Ayars Family
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