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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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Agronomy Facts 32: Pasture and Hay for Horses
One of the main expenses in owning a horse is feed. This four-page fact sheet explains how horses naturally use forages as a primary component of their diets and how these requirements can be supplied by pasture and hay. It also covers pasture and hay production and management, as well as forage concerns related to horses.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC099
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Body Condition Scoring for Dairy Cows
$35.00
This video provides examples of cows scored one through five on the body condition scoring system. It shows how to use visual and tactile appraisal when scoring an animal, emphasizing the area around the loin and tail head. (VHS--15:00) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
L23994VH
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Body-Condition Scoring as a Tool for Dairy Herd Management
Research demonstrates that a cow's body condition relates to the animal's overall performance and that body-condition scoring can be an important tool in dairy herd management. This 10-page booklet explains body-condition scoring--a method of evaluating fatness or thinness in cows and what effects it may have on dairy herd health. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
EC363
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Cattle Vaccines
This 6-page pamphlet discusses the Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Vaccination Program, advice on administering vaccine, and a list of cattle diseases with available treatment vaccines. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Veterinary Science
Catalog Number:
SC306
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Dairy Farm Business: Job Descrptions: The Building Blocks of Organization
The primary objective of a job description is to help employees and supervisors reach a mutual understanding about important details of a job in order to avoid future problems. This eight-page publication discusses the need for job descriptions, how to prepare them, and how to make use of them for more effective human resource management. Examples of job descriptions for positions in the milking center are included. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
UD012
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Dairy Farm Business: Standard Operating Procedures: A Writing Guide
A successful dairy farm business needs committed workers who complete work procedures consistently and accurately. It also requires all involved to contribute their experience, knowledge, and ideas to constant improvement for the future. This eight-page publication describes how dairy businesses can use standard operating procedures to get everyone driving toward outstanding performance and success. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
UD011
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Dairy Farm Feed Cost Control
This is a very specific program geared to dairy and farm management agents, dairy consultants, dairy nutritionists, veterinarians, and dairy producers with good computer skills. To use the program, one needs either Windows 95 or 98 (Excel 97) or Mac OS 8.0 (Excel 98). Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
UD008
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Feeding and Managing Dry Cows
Proper management and nutrition of the dry cow are critical for obtaining optimum milk production in the following lactation. Providing a sound health care program also is important to dry cow management. This 16-page publication covers many aspects of dry cow management, including nutrient requirements, feeding forages and grain, transition diets, and metabolic disorders such as milk fever, ketosis, and udder edema. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
EC372
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Feeding the Newborn Calf
Calf health, growth, and productivity rely heavily on nutrition and management practices. Every heifer calf born on a dairy farm represents an opportunity to maintain or increase herd size, to improve the herd genetically, or to improve economic returns to the farm. The objectives of raising the newborn calf to weaning age are optimizing growth and minimizing helath problems. To accomplish these goals, it is necessary to understand the calf's digestive system, immune system, and nutrient needs, as well as the feed options available to meet those needs.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
UD013
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From Calf to Heifer: Understanding Rumen Development
$35.00
This video explains the unique developmental process of the rumen as it occurs in today's calves and shows how feeding management and nutrition can influence its development. The video details the anatomical changes in the four stomach compartments of the ruminant from birth through the adult animal. It demonstrates the practical applications of feeding management, and calf feeding systems that can help the dairy producer achieve healthy and well-grown replacement animals. Also available in Spanish. (VHS--33:20) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
L38173VH
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From Feed to Milk: Understanding Rumen Function
Feed costs represent 45 to 60 percent of the total cost of producing milk. The key to maximizing dairy farm profitability is to maintain nutrient levels while carefully managing feed costs. This 32-page publication provides a basic understanding of dairy cattle nutrition and its role in good herd management. It covers rumen physiology and function, nutritional concepts behind feeding dairy cattle, dry matter intake and its effect on the cow, and feed and feed nutrients for dairy cattle.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
EC422
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From Feed to Milk: Understanding Rumen Function
$35.00
This Video explains the ruminant's unique digestive system and shows how feeding management and nutrition can influence its function. Detailed is the physiology of the four stomach compartments and the complexities involved in digestion of feeds and demonstrates the practical applications in feeding management that can help the dairy producer achieve high levels of milk production. (VHS--32:00) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
L37282VH
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From Harvest to Feed: Understanding Silage Fermentation
$35.00
This video explains the principles and practices involved in making high-quality silages to feed to today’s high-producing dairy herds. The video details the specific factors that the dairy producer controls in producing good silage and the steps that are involved in the silage fermentation process. Specific segments address the various types of silages that are commonly fed and the major types of silo structures used, including the recommended silage dry matters and particle sizes for each structure type. (VHS--22:00) To order this video, call 814-863-2822; do not contact the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
L25586VH
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From Harvest to Feed: Understanding Silage Management
Feeding adequate quantities of high-quality forages is the basis of profitable milk and livestock production. Forage production, harvest, storage, and feed practices have changed greatly over the past 50 years in Pennsylvania, and silage has become a staple forage. High-level management and sizeable financial outlays are necessary to efficiently produce, harvest, store, and feed silage. The information in the publication should enable you to make more effective decisions about harvesting, managing, and feeding silage.
Department:
Dairy & Animal Science
Catalog Number:
UD016
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