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Purdue Dairy Digest

Dr. Jackie Boermanwww.ansc.purdue.edu
The Purdue Dairy Digest tackles timely topics of interest to the Dairy community, as well as, management tips.
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Episodes

Dairy Cattle Diets

Dr. Nennich tells us why it is so important to balance the diets we feed our dairy cows.

Mar 30, 20112 min

The Dairy Checkoff

Dr. Tamilee Nennich discusses the importance of the dairy checkoff.

Mar 23, 20112 min

National Dairy FARM Program

Betsy Flores, from National Milk Producers Federation, provides an overview on the National Dairy FARM Program.

Mar 09, 20112 min

High Corn Prices and Your Dairy

High corn prices not only effect the livestock feeding business but have a significant effect on dairy farmers too.

Feb 16, 20112 min

Birds and Your Dairy

Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the challenges of dealing with birds on dairy farms

Feb 09, 20112 min

Automatic Milking Systems

Automatic milking systems change the way dairy farms milk their cows. Learn more about these new systems from Dr. Mike Schutz.

Feb 02, 20112 min

Fatty Liver Disease

Learn about fatty liver disease in transiton cows from Dr. Jonathan Townsend.

Jan 12, 20112 min

Manure Management Record-Keeping

Dr. Nennich highlights the importance of keeping records for manure and nutrient management on dairy operations.

Jan 05, 20112 min

The Transition Cow

Dr. Jonathan Townsend begins a series on transition cows by introducing the topic of transition cows

Dec 29, 20102 min

Changing Consumer Preferences

Dr. Nicole Olynk talks about the results of Purdue research focused on marketing claims and consumer preferences for livestock food products.

Dec 22, 20102 min

Winter Milking Procedures

Should you change your milking procedures in cold weather? Dr. Mike Schutz talks about the best approach to milking cows in cold weather.

Dec 01, 20102 min

Winter Calf Care/Keeping Colustrum

Dr. Sam Leadley, from Attica, New York, highlights important management strategies for taking care of calves during the winter.

Nov 24, 20102 min

Carbon Footprint of Dairy

The term carbon footprint is commonly talked about. Find out what the dairy industry is doing about their carbon footprint.

Nov 17, 20102 min

Grazing Genetics

Are genetics of grazing dairy animals different than conventionally raised cows? Dr. Mike Schutz highlights the topic of grazing genetics.

Nov 10, 20102 min

Heifer Research Update

Learn about the results of a Purdue research focused on feeding distillers grains to grazing dairy heifers.

Nov 03, 20102 min

Jack Albright-Dairy Pioneer

The prestigious Dairy Shrine Pioneers in the Dairy Industry was recently awarded to Dr. Jack Albright. Learn more about his accomplishments.

Oct 27, 20102 min

Fall Manure Applications

Dr. Tamilee Nennich provides reminders of important management steps to take during fall manure applications.

Oct 20, 20102 min

Raw Milk

Raw Milk: Is drinking raw milk safe? Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the controversial issue of drinking raw milk.

Oct 13, 20102 min

Tail Docking

Tail Docking: Find out what science has to say about the pros and cons of tail-docking dairy cows. Dr. Mike Schutz will highlight the long and short of tail-docking.

Oct 06, 20102 min

Crossbreeding (Growing Interest)

Many dairy herd are nit the traditional color patterns. Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the growing interest in crossbreeding in dairy herds.

Sep 22, 20102 min

Antibiotic Residues in Milk

Antibiotic Residues: Are antibiotic residues really a concern in milk? Listen as Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the steps producers and retailers take to insure a healthy food product.

Sep 08, 20102 min

Farm Safety

Its harvest time and Dr Nennich has a few recommendations about safety around the farm during harvest.

Sep 01, 20102 min
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