UNDERSTANDING DAIRY GOAT PRODUCTION Source: http://www.goatworld.com/articles/udgp.shtml By: “Harlan H. D. Attfield” With Contributions From: George F.W. Haenlein, Jane Williams, Earl M. Moore Technical Reviewers: Morrison Lowenstein, Pam Adolphus Original Document About the Author Preface This paper is one of a series published by Volunteers in Technical Assistance to provide an introduction to specific state-of-the-art technologies of continue reading : UNDERSTANDING DAIRY GOAT PRODUCTION
Heat Detection in High Producing Cows
Source : Dairy Herd .com (Notices and Disclaimer) Heat Detection in High Producing Cows By JOSEPH C DALTON November 6, 2020 Well-trained personnel can accurately identify cows in heat using once-daily tail paint application and subsequent identification of ruffled tailhead hair or lost paint. This system works because the primary sign of heat is when a cow continue reading : Heat Detection in High Producing Cows
DAIRY PRODUCTION: Feeding Colostrum Through Transition Phase Improves Calves growth, Health
Source : Dairyherd.com (Notices and Disclaimer) DAIRY PRODUCTION Feeding Colostrum Through Transition Phase Improves Calves growth, Health We’ve known for decades that colostrum is loaded with goodness for newborn calves, and is nearly essential to their survival. But new research studies, suggest there are health and developmental benefits to feeding calves colostrum or transition milk continue reading : DAIRY PRODUCTION: Feeding Colostrum Through Transition Phase Improves Calves growth, Health
Appropriate Farm Practices for Dairy Animals during Extended Dry Spell
Ching M. Lumanta A hot environment can cause discomfort and stress in farm animals. This holds true for dairy animals like cattle carabaos and goats. Reduced productivity and mortality are the common offshoots. Generally, stress can lower the animal’s resistance or immune system making them, prone to diseases. A dairy animal under stress continue reading : Appropriate Farm Practices for Dairy Animals during Extended Dry Spell