December 2023 | Volume 4, Issue 3
Welcome!
Hello Maryland Milk Moos Community,
Hope you're doing well! I am Dr. Fabiana Cardoso, your new Dairy Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland in College Park. I am super excited to join you all in our dairy adventures.
Big thanks to Dr. Sarah Potts for her awesome work on Maryland Milk Moos. I'm honored to follow in her footsteps and continue the journey with you.
In this issue, we focus on automatic milking systems, strategies to reduce stress in cattle and Mastitis, a common issue in dairy cows, and how to prevent it. Big thanks to the students from the University of Maryland! As part of their gig in the dairy cattle management class, they've putted together a great newsletter covering all these exciting topics.
Join us on this journey as we share our knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for the dairy industry.
Feel free to connect with me at 301-405-1401 or cardosof@umd.edu. I am here to support and collaborate with each of you, and I look forward to building strong connections as we navigate the world of dairy farming together.
Best Regards,
Fabiana Cardoso, Ph.D.
Dairy Extension Specialist
University of Maryland
By Lexi Urbanz and Fabiana F Cardoso University of Maryland, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences.
Robotic milking systems, also known as Automatic Milking Systems (AMS), are systems of technology that allow for voluntary milking, meaning the cow has the ability to set its own...Read more about Robotic Milking System.
Robotic Milking System: Milking of the Future
By Jennifer Dare and Fabiana F Cardoso University of Maryland, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences.
Robotic milking systems have made their way to the USA and rapidly being implemented across the country. This technology allows cows to milk flexibility at their own...Read more about Robotic Milking System: Milking of the Future.
By Avery Polak and Fabiana F Cardoso University of Maryland, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences.
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...Read more about Strategies to Reduce Stress.
By Taylor Wright and Fabiana F Cardoso University of Maryland, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences.
Mastitis is an infection of the mammary gland. It occurs when certain pathogens (including coliforms, S. Aureus, mycoplasma, and other bacteria) enter the udder through the...Read more about Mastitis.
Events and Announcements
- Dec. 7, 2023 2023 Southern Maryland Crops Conference and Dinner, Baden Volunteer Fire Department, Brandywine, MD
- Dec. 7, 2023 2023 Kent County Agronomy Breakfast Meeting, Chester River Yacht & Country Club, Chestertown, MD
- Dec. 7, 2023 Northern Maryland Field Crops Day, Friendly Farm Restaurant, Upperco, MD
- Jan. 10, 2024 Talbot County Agronomy Program, Easton VFW Post 5118, Easton, MD
- Jan. 11, 2024 Carroll County Mid-Winter Meeting, Carroll County Ag Center-Burns Memorial Hall, Westminster, MD
- Jan. 16, 2024 Southern Maryland Forage Conference, TBA
- Jan. 17, 2024 Western Maryland Forage Conference, TBA
- Jan. 18, 2024 Central Maryland Forage Conference, TBA
- Jan. 26, 2024 Lower Shore Agronomy Day, Somerset County Civic Center, Princess Anne, MD
- Feb. 8, 2024 Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting, Calvert Grange, Rising Sun, MD
- Feb. 20, 2024 Harford County Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting, Deer Creek Overlook, Street, MD
- Feb. 21, 2024 Central Maryland Agronomy Meeting, Urbana Fire Hall, Urbana, MD
- Feb. 22, 2024 Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting, TBA
- Mar. 1, 2024 2024 Queen Anne’s County Agronomy Day, Queen Anne's County 4-H Park, Centreville, MD
For additional details or to sign up, please visit go.umd.edu/CPM
Resources
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Maryland Milk Moos 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. To view previous editions click here...
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