Division of Extension
Publication ID: A4192-005/AG-919-05 Composting Animal Manure (A4192-005/AG-919-05) Introduction Technology Basics Performance Cost Environmental Benefits and Trade-Offs Return to Top Introduction Composting is the process in which microorganisms degrade organic feedstocks in a controlled manner to produce a high quality, stable product that can be used as fertilizer. Composting is a process that can be implemented […]
Discover how biochar transforms agricultural waste into “black gold.” This carbon-rich soil amendment boosts crop yields, sequesters carbon, and slashes greenhouse gas emissions—all while protecting groundwater from harmful leaching. Learn why biochar is the ultimate tool for sustainable soil health.
Screw press separators can be used to separate manure into a solid and liquid fraction.
Picking animals for your farm is one of the most important decisions you can make to improve long-term profitability. Whether it is choosing replacements, or deciding who will become parents, without proper consideration the decisions could end up giving you the genetics you did not want.
Pelleting is a mechanical process that aggregates solid material to form uniform‑sized particles referred to as pellets or granules.
Below is a visual representation of what to enter in the report screen to generate charts similar to what is shown in the companion factsheet: “Using Bovisync Reports to Assess Potential Impact of Heat Stress on a Dairy”. Milk Production Butterfat Percent Reproduction Milk Quality Clinical Mastitis and Transition Cow Health
In this fact sheet you will see examples of the resulting data you can use to unlock the power of your herd’s Bovisync records.
Want to learn about the latest research on calf housing? Two heads are better than one: A starter guide to pairing dairy calves This series of articles is a seven-part starter guide for pairing or group-housing pre-weaned dairy calves. Throughout this guide, we cover best practices to promote good health and welfare in calves raised […]
Hot summer weather can be hard on feed ingredients and total mixed rations (TMRs). It is vital that feed quality and aerobic stability be maintained during this challenging season. Doing so will minimize nutrient losses while optimizing cow intakes which are often compromised due to heat stress challenges.
Diving into a dairy’s herd management software can help a producer quantify where the losses are occurring and, with some easy calculations, determine the profitability of investing in cow cooling measures.
Heat stress not only affects the productive ability of your cattle but also their ability to conceive and sustain a pregnancy. It is important to understand the effect heat stress can have on reproduction and how you can help minimize the effect.
Heat stress occurs when an environment impacts the ability of a cow to get rid of body heat. Cows need to be raised in an environment where temperatures are within their thermoneutral zones to achieve their maximal genetic potential. Failures to establish adequate environmental temperatures can dramatically alter behavior, health, and productivity of cows.
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