http://www.das.psu.edu/dairydigest/ The Dairy Digest is one of the most widely read newsletters in the Northeast U.S. about dairy production, and dairy cattle health, nutrition and management. Penn State University Department of Dairy and Animal Science Christian Vinten-Johansen (mailto:cjohansen@psu.edu) Copyright 2005, Penn State University Mar, 2005 daily 2 2005-05-26 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=528 Timely and accurate determination of pregnancy status is crucial to a successful reproductive management program. There are a number of methods for reproductive management which can be used to determine pregnancy status early enough so open cows can be managed to be rebred in a timely fashion. Mar, 2005 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=529 Signing or not signing EPA’s air quality consent agreement is an important decision for Pennsylvania dairy farmers. Producers have until May 1, 2005 to voluntarily sign the agreement. A quick review of some questions should help you understand the importance of this opportunity. Mar, 2005 http://www.das.psu.edu/user/dairy/newsletter/fullStory.cfm?newsID=530 Achieving a tight pack is one of the most important aspects of harvesting and storing silage. Tightly packing silage reduces dry matter losses. Mar, 2005