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Current Issue of Dairy Digest

In this issue: Keys to Successful Reproductive Performance; Year End Considerations for Effective Business Planning; Tie-stalls Are on the HSUS Attack List; Study Shows No Long-term Impact of Higher Milk Replacer Feeding Rates; New Regulations for Medicated Feeds; Designing and Building Dairy Cattle Freestalls; Specht Report Continues to Identify Top Bulls, Herds and Cows in the AI Industry; Frequently Asked Questions about Deregulation of Electricity for PPL Customers; Mike O'Connor Retires

December 2009

Keys to Successful Reproductive Performance
I have had the privilege to visit numerous dairy herds which consistently achieve high milk production and excellent reproductive performance. This article lists the major common characteristics among these herds.
Year End Considerations for Effective Business Planning
Although this may not be a fun thing to do in a year like this, NOT knowing how bad it was is worse than knowing.
Tie-stalls Are on the HSUS Attack List
We are all aware of the recent passage of Proposition 2 which banned the use of veal crates, battery cages, and gestation crates in California. Tie-stalls for dairy cows may not be far behind if the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has its way.
Study Shows No Long-term Impact of Higher Milk Replacer Feeding Rates
Researchers from the United Kingdom recently studied the impact of milk replacer feeding rate and protein concentration on animal performance through the second lactation.
New Regulations for Medicated Feeds
Two changes in federal regulations will affect medicated feeds, including milk replacer, beginning early next year.
Designing and Building Dairy Cattle Freestalls
Providing a dry comfortable resting area for dairy cattle is essential to their health.
Specht Report Continues to Identify Top Bulls, Herds and Cows in the AI Industry
See the Specht Report at http://dasweb.psu.edu/bullrank.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deregulation of Electricity for PPL Customers
The deregulation of electricity generation means that each consumer will be able to select the supplier of her/his electricity.
Mike O'Connor Retires
Dr. Michael O’Connor’s retirement at the end of December will mark the conclusion of a career that has significantly impacted Pennsylvania dairy producers.
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Edited by Dr. Michael O'Connor, Professor of Dairy Science, Dairy Digest is published bimonthly and features articles by Penn State's experts in dairy management, engineering, herd health, and related areas. Dairy Digest has been published by the Department of Dairy and Animal Science and Penn State Cooperative Extension since 1963.