http://www.das.psu.edu daily 1 2007-11-30T17:20:31Z http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200910 In this issue: If ever there was a time to develop a strategic plan, it is now; How many cows does it take to make biogas?; Get shrink under control to cut feed costs; Managing calf health through nutrition; Good news/bad news for dairy farmers; 2010 Manure Expo to be held at Penn State; Dairy Alliance fall programs; Dairy Digest Online: Facebook Group, Listserv Group, RSS No publisher rtp2 Dairy Digest Archive 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200908 In this Issue of Dairy Digest: Opportunity for Improvement in Reproductive Performance; Managing Total Solids in NonSalable Milk; Fuel Tax Refund: Apply Before September 30 Deadline; Crunch Time for PPL Customers; Workshop Offers Hands-On Learning for Feed Industry; Is there a Light at the End of the Tunnel for the Dairy Industry?; DAS Personnel Recognized at ADSA National Meeting; Penn State Dairy Science Club Members Shine at ADSA Meetings; Italian, French Dairy Nutritionists Find Penn State Training Worth the Trip No publisher rtp2 Dairy Digest Archive 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200906 In this Issue: Biogas: New and same olde; The new-old bedding dilemma; New research suggests calf diets need supplemental fatty acids; Are you paying sales tax on electricity?; Deregulation of electricity generation in Pennsylvania: Begin preparing now; Carbon footprint 101; Making the tough choice: Should we go or should we stay? No publisher rtp2 Dairy Digest Archive 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200904 In this Issue: Mortality and early-lactation cull rates in Pennsylvania dairy herds; Effect of plant extracts on production, nutrient utilization, and ruminal fermentation in dairy cows; Welcome to our new faculty member; Confusion concerning the diagnosis, cause and treatment of cystic ovarian disorders; Video series shows how new Penn State dairy tool can monitor farm profitability; Registration open for Joint NMC Regional Meeting and MAC Conference No publisher rtp2 Dairy Digest Archive 2009-08-20T19:30:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200902 In this Issue: In this Issue: Top 10 Keys to Surviving in 2009; Genomic Genetic Evaluations Have Arrived; Livestock Contribution to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in the U.S.; Check the Web Site "Coping With Higher Energy Prices"; Producers Invited to Join Informal Discussion Groups in Southcentral and Southwestern Pennsylvania; Dairy of Distinction Applications Due April 15 No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200812 In this Issue: Milking with Robots – Not Just a Curiosity Anymore!; Are Your Cows Getting Enough Rest?; Are You Considering On-Site Electricity Generation?; Phytoestrogens: Something to be Aware of, But Don’t Overreact!; Penn State Dairy Alliance Offering Workshops on Reproductive Management; Profit Strategies Program Will Show Dairies Strategies for Long-term Success; 2009 Dairy Summit No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-12-01T05:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200810 In this Issue: How Good is Your Accounting System?; Are there Holes in Animal-care and Well-being Programs?; More Evidence Comparing Natural Service to Artificial Insemination; Dairy Advocate Will Share How Women Can “Lead the Way” at Women in Dairy Conference; Advanced Accounting Workshop Designed for Producers, Bookkeepers in All Ag Fields; Penn State Dairy Alliance Announces its New Schedule of Educational Programs No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200808 In this Issue: Inter-service Interval a Major Gap Contributing to Low 21-Day Pregnancy Rates; What’s Behind this Summer’s Low Butter Fat Tests?; Concerns for Euthanasia and Disposal for Cattle; Latest Developments in Calf and Heifer Research; Electricity Rate Caps Are Expiring ... Then What?; Don’t Forget the September 30 Deadline to Apply for Fuel Tax Refund; Workshop for Feed Industry Professionals; Women in Dairy 2008 Conference No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200806 In this Issue: Livestock Contribution to U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Spreadsheet Helps Calculate the Cost of Pasteurizing Milk for Calves; Temperatures Are Rising—Make Sure Your SCC Doesn’t Follow; Efficacy of a New Post-thaw Method for Altering the Sex Ratio; Maximizing Income Over Feed Cost Will Be Topic of Free Online Program; PA Dairy Tool Training Available to Consultants on Profit, Target Teams No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200804 In this issue: Know Your Costs of Production; Tie Stall Dairy Barns: What’s New?; The Cheap Can Turn Out to be Expensive. Stick To the Basics!; What Happens When Electricity Rate Caps Expire?; Subscribe to Dairy Digest Online No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-02-01T14:20:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200802 In this Issue: Costs and Risks Associated with Natural Service Sires; Antibiotic Basics; Highlights of the Dairy 2007 Survey: Focus on Calves and Heifers; Polled Holstein History Now Online; Welcome Our New Faculty Members; Middle Managers Conference; PDMP: Dairy Alliance Technical Training Workshops No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2008-02-01T14:20:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200712 In this Issue: Do Antibiotics Work as Well as They Used To?; Dry Off Dilemma; Handling of Post-pasteurized Waste Milk is Very Important; Calf Management Tips for Cold Weather; Rate Caps on Electricity Prices Are Expiring; Penn State Dairy Alliance Announces Programs for Winter-Spring 2008; Identify Bottlenecks to Higher Dairy Profitability - Register for Drill Down Workshops with PA Dairy Tool Now! No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2007-12-01T14:20:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200711 In this Issue: Rate of Stillbirths and the Effect on Dam Survival and Reproductive Performance; Minimum Wage Increase…How are Dairy Farms Affected?; Electricity Demand Management; Penn State Housing Plans for Calves and Heifers Is Coming Soon No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2007-11-01T16:20:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200708 In this Issue: Marginal Value of Improved Pregnancy Rate; Taking Chances in Manure Pits; Update on Crossbreeding; Comparison of Sex-sorted Semen with Conventional Semen in the Reproductive Performance of Dairy Heifers; Calf research update from the 2007 ADSA meeting; Penn State Dairy Science Students Shine at ADSA Meetings; Identify Bottlenecks to Higher Dairy Profitability; Nutrition Workshop for Feed Industry Professionals; Apply Now for Fuel Tax Refund; Early Dairy Digests Now Available Online No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2007-08-01T04:00:00Z Collection http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/dairy-digest/dd200706 In this Issue: Pennsylvania and Somatic Cell Count Levels; Pasteurization Reduces Risk of Disease Transfer to Calves; Red and White Holstein History Now Online; Why Are Immigrant Farm Workers In Pennsylvania?; Two New Faculty Join the Department No publisher rpruyne Dairy Digest Archive 2007-06-01T04:00:00Z Collection