Dairy

Michigan State University Extension’s focus on dairy production brings together educators and researchers who have a commitment to enhance the competitive advantage of Michigan dairy producers and Michigan’s dairy industry. Through specialized dairy programs, ranging from online resources and educational seminars to dairy educators located throughout the state, MSU Extension provides Michigan’s dairy industry with easy-to-access information on a consistent basis.

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• Hay buyers should plan purchases early

  May 17, 2013 | Dennis Stein | Michigan hay producers are starting the production season with zero surplus supplies so buyers will need to purchase early rather than later.

• Treating hypocalcemia routinely

  May 16, 2013 | Phil Durst | Should we consider routine treatment of subclinical milk fever? How does that differ from treating clinical milk fever?

• Cows can suffer from milk fever even though you don’t see it

  May 16, 2013 | Phil Durst | Fresh cows in your herd may be suffering from something you don’t see. What is it and how can you prevent it?

• HOT TOPICTight forage supplies are forcing changes for 2013 planting season

  May 15, 2013 | Phil Kaatz | Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if producers wait too long to order their seed.

• Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

  May 10, 2013 | Mark Seamon | USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.

• HOT TOPICWarmer than average weather makes gains on Growing Degree Days

  May 8, 2013 | Faith Cullens | Early May’s warm weather in Michigan led to fast accumulation of Growing Degree Days resulting in a predicted timely to slightly delayed alfalfa harvest.

• County fair carcass contests

  May 7, 2013 | Emily Mitchell | Carcass contests at county fairs add an irreplaceable opportunity for experiential learning.

• Effects of dietary dry matter variation on performance and intake of lactating dairy cows

  May 6, 2013 | Faith Cullens | Researchers at The Ohio State University determine if rebalancing diets for a short term (1-3 day) change in silage dry matter is necessary.

• HOT TOPICSpring green-up is like heaven for grazers - pasture conditions trump the calendar

  May 1, 2013 | Kevin Gould | Spring grazing schedule is behind normal for 2013 due to low temperatures

• Dairy market update, April 2013

  May 1, 2013 | Craig Thomas | Dairy market fundamentals are somewhat bearish in the near term but bullish in the longer term.

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