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Updated: October 11, 2024

Dairy Nutrition

Resources on dairy nutrition

Updated: September 4, 2024

Understanding the Transition Period

Updated: April 12, 2024

Dairy Calves and Heifers

Resources for dairy calves and heifers

Updated: December 6, 2023

Strategies to Reduce Stress

Dairy cattle can be affected in many ways by various types of stressors in their lifetime. Some of these stressors include temperature, living conditions, feeding management and others (Villamediana, 2022). The stress can cause a cow to have a decreased milk production, changes in body weight, increased risk of infections, diseases, and others.

Updated: March 23, 2023

Maryland Milk Moos-March 2023

The Maryland Milk Moos (March 23, 2023, Vol. 4, Issue 1) is a quarterly newsletter published by the University of Maryland Extension that is focused on dairy topics related to Nutrition and Production, Herd Management, and Forage Production. In this issue, we focus on antibiotic regulation changes, dietary supplements for cows, and spring weed control for pastures and hayfields.

Updated: March 23, 2023

Maryland Milk Moos-December 2022

The Maryland Milk Moos (December 21, 2022, Vol. 3, Issue 4) is a quarterly newsletter published by the University of Maryland Extension that is focused on dairy topics related to Nutrition and Production, Herd Management, and Forage Production.

Updated: December 21, 2022

Winter Calf Management Strategies

Winter Calf Management Strategies as the temperatures drop, there is more to calf care than putting jackets on them. Winter is always a challenge to calf raisers. We want our animals to have plenty of fresh air, which means caregivers are also exposed to colder temperatures.

Updated: November 29, 2022

Colostrum: Getting Calves Off to a Good Start (FS-2022-0641)

Timing, quality, and quantity are three key components of a successful colostrum feeding program. Holstein calves should be fed three liters and Jersey calves should be fed two liters of high-quality colostrum (>50 grams IgG/mL or ≥21% Brix) within the first two hours of life and an additional two liters within 12 hours.; Author: Dr. Sarah Potts; Title: Colostrum: Getting Calves Off to a Good Start (FS-2022-0641)

Updated: October 12, 2022

Maryland Milk Moos-October 2022

The Maryland Milk Moos (October 4, 2022, Vol. 3, Issue 3) is a quarterly newsletter published by the University of Maryland Extension that is focused on dairy topics related to Nutrition and Production, Herd Management, and Forage Production.

Updated: October 12, 2022

Don’t Overlook Water For Young Calves

You’ve probably heard it before: water is an important, yet overlooked, nutrient. The importance of water is not surprising, given that a cow’s body is comprised of more than 70% water. Like cows, calves also need to drink water to maintain proper health and achieve desired performance. Title: Don’t Overlook Water For Young Calves; Author: Sarah Potts, Ph.D., Extension Specialist, Dairy & Beef