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Dairy Education Opportunities
Dairy Education Opportunities There are many educational opportunities for students to learn more about a career in dairying; a number of colleges provide dairy classes and hands-on learning experiences. Here is a sampling of some of the programs available across the country. Pennsylvania On-farm internships are a great way to help young people learn more […]
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Winter Care Tips For Dairy Goats
Winter Care Tips For Dairy Goats Routine care such as feed availability, body condition score, and observation of health problems are important every day of the year for productive and healthy dairy goats. While goats are rather hardy animals, cold winter temperatures can bring another set of challenges and require careful attention to their health, […]
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Stall Mats and Cow Mattresses
Comfortable Stall Mats and Cow Mattresses Keeping livestock healthy, safe, and comfortable is one of the top priorities on a dairy farm. Cattle mats are designed to keep barn floor and stall areas cleaner, warmer, and more comfortable for the cattle. If cows are kept in a free stall for resting and lying down, dairy […]
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Housing for Dairy Calves
Housing for Dairy Calves Young dairy calves have traditionally been housed in single-calf hutches, because this has generally been believed to be healthier for them than having contact with other baby calves. Recent research and behavioral studies are showing that there are benefits to paired and group housing. Joe Armstrong DVM (Cattle Production Systems, Extension […]
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