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Each animal requires specific nutrition tailored to its species, age, weight, and current stage of life or production for optimal performance.
Meeting the most basic nutrient requirements needed for survival should be the goal when feeding cattle following a disaster. Feeding basics, feeding water-damaged hay or feed and salvaging flood-damaged hay and feeds included.
Trichomoniasis is a bovine venereal disease that can cause substantial reproductive and economic loss in cow-calf operations that use natural service. Many states, including Louisiana, now have regulations on movement of bulls to prevent the spread of trichomoniasis.
Performing breeding soundness evaluations on herd bulls is a sound investment for beef cow-calf operations. A bull breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) is a uniform method of assessing a bull’s likelihood of accomplishing pregnancy in an appropriate number of open, healthy, cycling cows or heifers in a defined breeding season.
The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) is a new rule by FDA that went into effect January 1, 2017.
Cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep surviving hurricanes or other disasters are vulnerable to several diseases, including infectious diseases and toxicities. (PDF Format Only)
Winter feeding costs are a major expense in cow-calf herds. So, selecting a winter feeding program that is cost-efficient is imperative. However, making sure nutrient requirements are met during this time is critical to future profitability. An investment now can pay dividends for years to come.
One of the most difficult feeding challenges faced by dairy farmers is the dropoff in feed intake and milk production during the summer. To minimize these losses, rations must be specially formulated for hot weather.
Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-nees”) Disease is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP).
Anthrax in livestock and horses is described. Topics discussed include: A brief history of the disease, persistance of spores in soil, clinical signs, what to do if anthrax suspected, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
BVD is a viral disease of cattle that can cause clinical disease and subclinical production losses. This article discusses the common signs of this disease and how to manage it.
Dry cow management is an integral part of total herd management. There are five keys to maintaining an excellent dry cow program.
Although there’s not an imminent danger, some scientists say a widespread disease or bioterrorism attack could wipe out significant portions of the U.S. farm animal population. That's where the National Animal Germplasm Program comes in.
One of the most often neglected areas on a dairy farm is the milking parlor. Even though it is used two or three times a day, it is often assumed to be working properly and operating correctly. Have milking systems checked at least annually by a qualified service person. Between checkups, follow these simple guidelines to monitor your system’s performance. Information on the how-to of milking cows also is included. (PDF Format Only)
Calf Notes is your source for pertinent, non-commercial and unbiased information on raising young dairy calves.
This article includes recommendations on corn hybrid selection for silage, planting, harvesting, storing and feeding corn silage to dairy cows.
Many issues can affect the management, profitability and sustainability of beef, dairy and poultry operations. This is a survey of the economic, environmental, public policy and production issues facing animal agriculture in Louisiana. (PDF format only)
Handbook for Understanding Act 461 of the 2007 Louisiana Legislature-Refundable Tax Credit for Dairy Farmers
This series of articles was prepared by LSU AgCenter extension personnel to address some of the most important topics affecting Louisiana dairy producers during a severe drought. Those topics include Feeding Drought-Stressed Hay and Silage Crops; Weed and Chemical Toxins in Drought-Stressed Forages; Pasture Options for Dairy Producers; Winter Annual Pasture Management and Costs; and Coping with Forage Shortages Due to Drought Conditions: Purchased Forages and By-Products.
This article discusses common diseases in show animals and how to prevent them.
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This article summarizes factors influencing MUN in Louisiana Dairy Herds. Dietary protein has long been recognized as a key nutrient for high milk production in dairy cows, but determining how much protein a cow consumes and how well it is utilized is a difficult undertaking, particularly at the farm level. Interest in the use of milk urea nitrogen (MUN) concentrations as a practical indicator of dietary protein status in dairy cows has grown considerably in recent years.
This article evaluates the potential advantages of feeding chromium to dairy cows
This study evaluates ways to take advantage of seasonal impact on dairy farms. Seasonal affects upon production, reproduction and health of Louisiana dairy cattle have been known for years. Consideration of these effects in making management decisions is important and can mean the difference between success or failure of a producer.
This study at the Southeast Research Station evaluated the effects of body condition at calving on the performance of lactating dairy cows.
This report is a joint publication of the LSU AgCenter Southeast Research Station, the Hill Farm Research Station, and the Department of Dairy Science. It provides details of research trials at the three locations along with some topical papers of importance to dairy producers in Louisiana.
Role of vitamin E in dairy cow nutrition. Effects on reproduction, imunity, and production.
Bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC) is one of several parameters used by state milk regulatory agencies to insure consumers a safe, wholesome milk supply. For dairy producers, this means BTSCC is one item that must be constantly monitored and managed.
Forage producers toured three different operations this week to learn the latest techniques in the production and use of high-quality grass to support the livestock operations in central and northwestern Louisiana.
One of the most difficult feeding challenges faced by dairy farmers is the dropoff in feed intake and milk production during the summer. To minimize these losses, rations must be specially formulated for hot weather.
(Distributed 11/05/03) Participants heard reports on a variety of research during a field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station on Oct. 30. Topics covered during the event ranged from the importance of conducting research to the need for farmers to be concerned about biosecurity in their operations.
Although there’s not an imminent danger, some scientists say a widespread disease or bioterrorism attack could wipe out significant portions of the U.S. farm animal population. That's where the National Animal Germplasm Program comes in.
This article provides a listing of farms which have been certified as "agritourism operations" in accordance with R.S. 9:2795.4
