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- University of California Cooperative Extension Dairy Adviser Position
- To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by Friday, March 21, 2008 (open until filled).
- Feed Prices Soar, As a Great Nutritional Tool is Born
- By feeding cows less total protein along with a controlled release, non-protein nitrogen (NPN) product we can increase the iffeciency of the rumen function.
- Antibiotic Basics
- This is the second in a series that will explore the use as well as discuss some of the controversies concerning antibiotic therapy in dairy cattle.
- Penn Staters Excel at Northeast Student Affiliate Meetings
- With thirty-five students participating on eight teams, Penn State captured first and second place in overall University rankins at the 2008 ASAS/ADSA Northeastern Student Affiliate (NESA) meetings. Four more teams placed in the top ten.
- Horse-tending Students Live in Barn
- This story was published in the Daily Collegian on February 8, 2008.
- Penn State Beef Quiz Bowl Team Places Second in National Contest
- 2008 team continues tradition of dominance in the National Cattlemen's Foundation Collegiate Beef Quiz Bowl at Cattle Industry Convention.
- Animal Science Sophomore Will Promote Beef Industry as Ambassador
- Jennifer Rassler, Kempton, placed second in national contest and will promote the industry through October, 2008.
- McAllister Receives 4-H Horse Program Outstanding Service Award
- Dr. E. Scott McAllister, VMD, was recognized for his service to the equine industry and for his faithful and dedicated support the 4-H Horse Program.
- Reproduction and DHIA are focus of December PA Dairy Tool Workshops
- Consultants can "drill-down" to bottlenecks to profitability.
- Reproduction and DHIA are focus of December PA Dairy Tool Workshops
- Consultants can "drill-down" to bottlenecks to profitability.
- Workshop Shows Dairies How to Transition to Free-stall Set-up
- Workshops will be held in Union and Cambria counties.
- People in Ag Program Offers HR Training Across Northeast
- Workshops will benefit advisers in all agricultural fields.
- Rate Caps on Electricity Prices are Expiring
- Depending on which utility company provides your electricity, your rate cap protection may have already expired.
- Moyer Receives Extension's Spirit Award
- Dairy Alliance Program Manager Michele Moyer is recognized for exemplifying the mission of cooperative extension with the Cooperative Extension Director's Spirit Award.
- Trustee Scholarships Benefit Animal Science Students
- Two new Trustee Scholarships of $50,000 each have been established for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences.
- Penn State Livestock Team Wins at KILE for Second Straight Year
- The Penn State livestock judging team was first at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg for the second year in a row, and were the high team in beef cattle for the third straight year.
- Dairy Judging Team Wins First at World Dairy Expo
- The collegiate dairy judging team from Penn State captured first place at the prestigious World Dairy Expo intercollegiate judging contest, placing first as the overall team and first in reasons.
- DAS Students Get Close-up View of Agriculture
- Annual agriculture industry tour introduces new Animal Sciences majors to potential career choices. Forty-one students participated in this ninth annual tour.
- Animal Sciences Major Has Largest Freshman Class Since 1999
- The class of 2011 has 55 freshman at University Park Campus intending to enroll in the Animal Sciences major, and 67 on other campuses.
- John Ziegler Selected as 2007 DAS Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Professor emeritus of food science, Ziegler will be honored for his outstanding service to the Department and the College during Little I/Dairy Expo weekend, April 20 and 21.
- Donald Orr Honored as Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Donald Orr, Jr., president of JBS United, Inc. has been named Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus.
- Henry L. Bergfeld - 2005 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Henry Bergfeld is the recipient of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science 2005 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus Award. Henry Bergfeld received his college education at Penn State University, graduating in 1963 with a degree in animal science.
- John W. Fuquay Named 2003 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Dr. Fuquay is co-author of Applied Animal Reproduction which is in its 5th edition with the 6th edition in production currently. John and his wife, Charlotte, have two sons, Michael and David.
- J. Robert Brunner Named 2002 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- Handling of Post-pasteurized Waste Milk is Very Important
- To keep calves healthy, everything comes down to good hygiene.
- Animal Care and Well-Being: Facts Not Fiction-Workshop April 1-3, in Indianapolis, Indiana
- This meeting is an ideal time for producers, animal health and management professionals, animal agriculture extension specialists and all individuals involved in animal agriculture - cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and equine - to gather in one place, exchange information and take an in-depth look at animal care and well-being.
- Calf Management Tips for Cold Weather
- Within a certain range of temperatures called the thermoneutral zone or TNZ, calves can maintain body temperature without needing extra energy.
- National Hay Shortage Problems
- Agriculture experts around the country are warning hay farmers and buyers to watch for scams amid at feed shortage and resulting high prices.
- Shepherd cares for flocks at Penn State
- Dry Off Dilemma
- Cows with shorter days dry have longer lifetime days in milk.
- Noncredit Course Offered in Reproductive Biology of Animals
- Coccidiosis: The Stealth Bomber to Dairy Operations
- Milk Market Watch
- Current Milk Prices and Survey Prices for Cheese and Butter for the past 12 months.
- Milking Procedures
- Where to Start When Diagnosing Mastitis Problems
- Evaluate Your 'Hygiene' Risk for Environmental Mastitis
- Mastitis Risk Assessment and the PA Dairy Tool
- Make Sure Milkers Know the 3 P's
- Why "Haylage in a Day" is Good for You and Your Cows
- Help Reduce the Spread of West Nile Virus
- More Forage Resources Available Online
- When Dairy Cows Leave Too Soon
- Understanding Your Herd's Culling
- Labor Management
- New and Timely Penn State Publications
- Genetics of Feet and Legs … Importance of Bull Selection
- Neospora: Could your Dog be a Carrier?
- Understanding Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle
- Timing the First Cutting of Alfalfa
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- Rate of Stillbirths and the Effect on Dam Survival and Reproductive Performance
- Stillbirth is a major issue within the dairy industry.
- Using Income Over Feed Costs to Monitor Cash Flow
- Income Over Feed Costs (IOFC) is a useful measure to establish the input-output relationship on the dairy farm.
- Urea Recycling Saves Money and Helps the Environment
- Feeding protein above a cow's requirement only led to manure with higher N content without any production benefits.
- Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador Heads to D.C.
- Beef Checkoff Ambassador Program gives youth a solid foundation for a future in the beef industry.
- Identify Bottlenecks to Higher Dairy Profitability
- Register for Drill Down Workshops with PA Dairy Tool Now!
- Do Antibiotics Work as Well as They Used To?
- While controversy continues as to the exact role of antibiotic use in animals and linkage to increased resistant populations of bacteria, many producers and veterinarians feel antibiotics do not work as well as they did years ago.
- DAS Students Provide Leadership at Scholarship Banquet
- Two women majoring in Animal Sciences in DAS were selected to serve in leadership roles at the 2007 College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship Banquet.
- Walter Wurster Named DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
- A retired Bucks County Farmer and Chester County Dairy Agent, Wurster will be recognized at the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on November 10.
- Pin Oak Lane Farm, New Freedom, PA
- Dr. Bill Solomon is looking for a career oriented person interested in equine reproduction to work at Pin Oak Lane Farm in New Freedom, PA.
- Polled Holstein History Now Online
- This report traces the migration of the polled condition in registered Holsteins in the United States back to the time of the earliest reporting of the trait.
- Are Your Cows Meeting Their Contribution Potential for Your Bulk Tank?
- Using Contribution Potential allows us to identify a group of cows that may be underperforming for two distinct reasons, either low milk yield or low cow numbers.
- Costs and Risks Associated with Natural Service Sires
- In light of the recent tragic death of a Pennsylvania dairy producer by a herd bull I feel it is important to review once again the costs and risks of having a bull on the premises.
- Middle Managers Conference
- Presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance, this one-day conference is designed to help middle managers in all agricultural fields develop their leadership skills and network with their peers.
- PDMP: Dairy Alliance Technical Training Workshops
- Presented by Penn State Dairy Alliance and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, these workshops are for dairy owners, managers, and employees.
- Centre Wildlife Care internships available for Summer 2008
- CWC has part time and full time internship positions available for Summer Semester 2008. In addition several part time internships are available during the Fall semester 2008 and Spring 2009.
- Spring Dairy Judging Contest
- Penn State Spring Dairy Judging Contest Results
- Reproductive Specialist Joins DAS Faculty
- Joy L. Pate, Ph.D. joined Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science as professor of reproductive physiology. She joins the faculty after serving as a professor at Ohio State University.
- Animal Sciences Senior Receives Student Leadership Award
- Kyle Grim, East Berlin, received Craig Millar Award at University awards program for his outstanding leadership in student activities.
- Penn State's Myers Trains Wild Mustang
- Suzanne Myers has been selected to train a wild mustang and compete in the Midwest Mustang Challenge in April in Madison, WI.
- Penn State's Myers Trains Wild Mustang
- Suzanne Myers has been selected to train a wild mustang and compete in the Midwest Mustang Challenge in April in Madison, WI.
- Speaking of Communication – Learning Spanish
- New Year Party Plans - The last checklist for the year
- Transferring Your Farm Assets
- CHAPS Members Attend National Convention
- Thirteen members of CHAPS attended their national convention; Kristina Pry and Jolie Demchur received national recognition.
- John C. Graham, Sr. Named 2003 Animal Science Distinguished Alumni
- Creamery Consultant Position
- Nationally recognized dairy farm seeks individual to research possibility of new Creamery at established New Jersey Dairy.
- 2008 4-H Horse Program Regional Driving Clinics
- 4-H Driving Clinics added as news items
- Horsemanship Skills Level 1-2 Examiner Trainings
- Two horsemanship skills examiner training clinics announced.
- Producing High Quality Milk
- Bedded Pack Shelters
- Can We Stop Calf Scours?
- Pneumonia Is A Calf Killer
- Corn Silage - Lessons Demonstrated
- Proper Use of Vaccines is Essential
- Farm Transfer Vehicles
- Maintain Margin of Profit as Well as Total Profit
- Dry Off Dilemma
- However, the dry period that maximizes production across two lactations might not be optimal if it results in higher rates of culling at the end of the second lactation. Therefore, this research also addressed the important question of impact of days dry on lifetime production.
- Troubleshooting Heat Detection Problems on Your Dairy
- When should you watch for heats? It is ideal to watch for heats during the early morning or late evening hours.
- Do You Have Enough Water for the Summer?
- Moisture Levels Affect Feeding Rates, Milk Production and Feed Prices
- Managing Phosphorus on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms
- Dairy Farms May Be Impacted By Nutrient Management Changes
- Are Your Tie Stalls “Working” For You?
- Will a Robot be Milking Your Cows?
- Rate of Stillbirths and the Effect on Dam Survival and Reproductive Performance
- These data document the severe impact stillbirths have on dairy profitability. Not only is there a loss of the calf but the effects on dam survival and reproductive performance are significant.
- Identify Bottlenecks to Higher Dairy Profitability
- When dairy producers try to assess the profitability of their business, it can be difficult to pinpoint which specific elements are negatively impacting the bottom line. To help consultants and their clients better understand and overcome these bottlenecks to profitability, Penn State's Dairy Extension and Dairy Alliance have created the Profitability Assessment Dairy Tool (PA Dairy Tool), giving a whole-farm view to better identify key weaknesses.
- Nutrition Workshop for Feed Industry Professionals
- The 2007 edition of the Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop will be held November 13-14 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania.
- Apply Now for Fuel Tax Refund
- Any person who used liquid fuels in the production of agricultural products is eligible for a tax refund.
- Pennsylvania and Somatic Cell Count Levels
- The good news is U.S. herd SCC continues to decrease.
- Why Are Immigrant Farm Workers In Pennsylvania?
- In the last 5 to 10 years, immigrants from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries have discovered the great demand for farm employees in Pennsylvania.
- Two New Faculty Join the Department
- DAS welcomes Dr. Wansheng Liu and Dr. Jon M. Oatley.
- Bunker Silo Hazards
- There are several hazards associated with a bunker silo, and not all are as obvious as are some other types of farm hazards. Everyone who has to work around a bunker silo should be able to recognize the risks and apply good safety habits.
- Employee Motivation: Are They Getting What They Expect?
- Human beings are complex and motivation is a social and psychological state that does not lend itself to simple answers.
- New Advanced Reproduction Workshop For PA Dairy Producers, Employees
- Pennsylvania dairy producers and employees can attend a new training program in advanced dairy reproductive management for free.
- Update on Current Research at the Penn State Dairy Center
- Effect of dry propylene glycol vs. drenching: a preliminary report.
- Effect of Feeding Dry Glycerin to Dairy Cows
- An experiment currently in progress is evaluating the effects of feeding dry glycerin to early lactating Holstein dairy cows. Over the years, different nutritional strategies have been evaluated in order to overcome the negative energy balance during early lactation. Some of these strategies include the use of glucose precursors like glycerin and propylene glycol. Glycerin may improve energy supply in early lactation dairy cows. As shown by a few European studies, glycerin might increase energy balance and thus lower the incidence of ketosis resulting in higher dry matter intake and milk yield.
- Calf and Heifer Workshops to be Held in February
- A calf and heifer workshop will be offered at three locations this winter: Feb. 12 at Clarion Inn, Lewistown; Feb. 13 at Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA; Feb. 14 at Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the program will last until 3:30 p.m.
- Secrets of Dairies with Consistently Low Somatic Cell Counts
- Fewer infections and better animal comfort make us better stewards of the animals under our care.
- Bedded Pack Barns for Dairy Cattle
- The basic bedded pack can be a quick and simple way to house a variety of dairy cattle including young heifers, dry cows, milking cows and special needs cows.
- Reduced Expression of Estrus In High Producing Cows – Why?
- There is no simple answer.
- Dehydration in Dairy Calves
- Evaluating and monitoring dehydration in your dairy calves is an important task for the dairy calf manager.
- EPA’s Air Quality Consent Agreement is Here!
- EPA has taken a giant step in the expected regulation of air emissions (especially ammonia) from AFOs (animal feeding operations) including dairies.
- Air Quality - Why Should Pennsylvania Be Watching California?
- Because of the current events surrounding EPA’s air quality consent agreement (AQCA), people assume we are comparing apples to apples or ammonia emission to ammonia emission. Actually, what is happening in California is very different from the AQCA.
- National Animal Health Monitoring System Report on Mycoplasma Mastitis
- The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Dairy 2002 study, conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA, reported on Mycoplasma in Bulk Tank Milk on U.S. Dairies indicates that mycoplasma mastitis can be economically devastating to dairies because of its contagious nature and its resistance to treatment.
- Leasing Your Farm’s Energy Resources
- What if you are contacted by a company wanting to lease the wind (or any other energy resource) from your farm? Don’t be too quick to sign away on your potentially valuable resource.
- Crohn’s Disease and Johne’s Disease
- Besides the somewhat similar spelling of their names, do these diseases have anything in common?
- Achieving Success With Systematic Breeding Programs
- It is worth reviewing once again the requirements for success that are common to all systems.
- Opening Another Chapter: Air Emissions-Particulates
- Agriculture in Pennsylvania will be impacted by various air quality and emissions regulations. This article will discuss the Clean Air Act, particulates and ammonia, and their relationship to Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs). Other agricultural operations including field crops, horticultural crops and mushrooms may also be impacted.
- Free Guides Explain How To Comment On Proposed Nutrient Management And Water Quality Regulations
- Two free guides from Penn State Cooperative Extension will help farmers and concerned citizens understand new proposed environmental regulations which will affect Pennsylvania livestock and poultry operations.
- Penn State University Presentations at ADSA-ASAS Annual Meetings
- New Interim Policy Requires Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act (Act 6) Plans to Include Phosphorus
- In May 2004 the State Conservation Commission (SCC) adopted a new interim policy requiring Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act (Act 6) plans to include a phosphorus application component. The interim policy applies to all concentrated animal operations (CAOs), concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and volunteer operations submitting Act 6 nutrient management plans or plan amendments for approval to the Commission or conservation district after May 25, 2004.
- Dairy Needs to Make a Decision Soon: Air Emissions Consent Agreement
- The current air quality related issues making news are not about odor. This is a whole new arena, which involves how much ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and particulate matter is being emitted from an animal facility. Citizen groups are saying that animal agriculture was not exempt from the 1997 Clean Air Act and EPA should be enforcing these regulations against AFOs (Animal Feeding Operations). Technically, EPA could go back starting in 1997 and fine an operation that exceeded air quality parameters or did not apply for appropriate permits.
- Milk Replacer Formulation for the Dairy Calf
- The first few weeks of a calf's life are very critical to the growth and long term performance of a dairy calf.
- Impact of New Feed Regulations to prevent BSE
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a ban in 1997 on feeding ruminant protein products back to ruminant animals.
- Heard about a shorter dry period?
- A shorter dry period will have the benefit of more milk due to extended milking days if production in the subsequent lactation is not compromised.
- Consequences of Inaccurate Heat Detection
- Heat detection rate is the most critical factor for achieving successful reproductive management.
- Welcome Extension Educators
- Dr. Sandy Costello and Dr. Ernest Hovingh
- Musing on Methane and Manure
- It sounds too good to be true! Build an air-tight tank, fill it with manure, heat it to 95F and have biogas.
- Large Animal First Aid
- It is wise for livestock owners to be prepared ahead of time with some basic knowledge and a few first aid items.
- Winter Care For Your Horse
- Posted 09-Oct-07 Water for the horse during cold weather is too often overlooked. The water may freeze up making it inaccessible to the horse. Mature horses need about 10 gallons of water a day.
- Department of Dairy and Animal Science Students, Faculty Recognized
- University and College Awards Programs Highlight Outstanding Accomplishments of Student Clubs and Advisers.
- Highlights of the Dairy 2007 Survey: Focus on Calves and Heifers
- The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) recently published part one of the results of the Dairy 2007 national survey. This periodic snapshot of current management practices provides insight into current trends and changes over time.
- Welcome Our New Faculty Members
- Dr. Alex Hristov, Associate Professor of Dairy Nutrition, and Dr. Joy Pate, Professor of Reproductive Physiology and the C. Lee Rumberger and Family Endowed Chair in Agricultural Sciences
- Student clubs
- Collegiate Horsemen At Penn State, Block and Bridle, and Dairy Science Club
- Alumni news
- Outstanding Alumni and 2007 Distinguished Dairy Science Alumnus
- Animal Care and Well-Being: Facts Not Fiction-Workshop April 1-3, in Indianapolis, Indiana