http://www.das.psu.edu/das Site News daily 1 2007-10-22T16:16:14Z http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/rare-horse-disease-surfaces-in-manatee Blood and tissue testing of a 7-year-old gelding euthanized after a three-week illness confirmed a diagnosis of equine piroplasmosis or EP. No publisher rpruyne Horse Horse Newsletter Horse Newsletter Archive 2008-08-28T12:40:38Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-01 With the significant increase in adoption of resynchronization programs more routine determination of pregnancy status is being used. No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:12:48Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-02 For many producers across the state, it has been a struggle to maintain fat tests above a 3.4%. This has occurred on non-grazing herds and has been fairly consistent throughout the summer, regardless of temperature. This seems to be occurring more on herds feeding a high forage based ration and on an average milk production between 70 and 80 pounds. The one commonality is these herds are feeding corn silage. What are some issues that could be challenging butter fat percent? No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:13:11Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-05 Just what will happen when the electricity rate caps expire in 2010 and 2011? That question is the same as asking what will happen when the deregulation of generated electricity is completed. Although the details have not yet been announced by any of the major investor-owned utility companies in Pennsylvania, I believe there is sufficient information to make some educated guesses of what may happen. In the April 2008 issue of Dairy Digest, I speculated on a few changes that will likely take place. Now I want to expand on my speculations. No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:14:37Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-06 Any person who uses liquid fuels in the actual production of agricultural products is eligible for a tax refund. No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:15:03Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/peacce-program-certifies-80th-farm PEACCE program recognizes environmentally safe agricultural practices, recognizing farms who meet or exceed standards set by the program. No publisher sbair Extension Programs Dairy and Animal Science Home Page News Content Providers Nutrient Management Manure Management 2008-08-12T13:34:32Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-07 The 2008 Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop will take place November 12-13 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Feed industry professionals, nutrition consultants, and veterinarians rank this training opportunity as one of the premier events in the Northeast. No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:15:39Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-04 The American Dairy Science Association held its annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., in July. Here’s a look at some of the latest research into nutrition and management of dairy calves and heifers. No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-15T14:30:48Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dd200808-03 Many changes are underway regarding cattle than are non-ambulatory (downers). No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest August 2008 Dairy Digest Archive Dairy Digest 2008-08-13T17:13:38Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/das-web-site das.psu.edu was visited more than 146,000 times in the first six months of 2008, with a total of more than 488,000 page views. No publisher sbair Dairy Alliance Dairy and Animal Science Home Page News Stockmen's Club Alumni Dairy Dairy and Animal Science Content Providers 2008-08-06T14:52:04Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/christopher-raines-joins-department Chris Raines, Ph.D., joined the DAS faculty on August 4, as Assistant Professor of Meat Science and Technology. No publisher sbair Hoofprints Newsletter Beef Dairy and Animal Science Home Page News Stockmen's Club Alumni Meat Science Content Providers 2008-08-06T16:34:07Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/henning-wins-signal-award William Henning, Ph.D., was recognized by the American Meat Science Association in June for his outstanding contributions to the meat industry. No publisher sbair Hoofprints Newsletter Beef Alumni Stockmen's Club Dairy and Animal Science Dairy and Animal Science Home Page News Meat Science 4-H Beef Cattle Content Providers 2008-08-06T15:05:11Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/dfquotes Dairy Focus Newsletter Quotable Quotes No publisher rgoodling Dairy Focus Newsletter 2008-08-28T14:58:08Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/penn-state-equine-identification-project Programs are being conducted to inform and demonstrate microchipping for the equine industry. No publisher sbair Horse Equine Science Horse Newsletter Archive 4-h horse Extension Programs Horse Newsletter 4-H Content Providers Quarterhorses 2008-08-27T20:23:57Z News Item http://www.das.psu.edu/das/news/two-das-faculty-members-recognized-at-adsa-meeting Dr. Lawrence D. Muller and Dr. Gabriella A. Varga received recognition at the ADSA-ASAS meeting held in Indianapolis in July. Muller received the Distinguished Service Award and Varga received its Applied Dairy Nutrition Award. No publisher sbair Companion Animals Content Providers Dairy and Animal Science Dairy and Animal Science Home Page News Dairy Dairymen's Club 2008-07-18T10:57:08Z News Item