Heifer Research feeding NFC Diets
This week Tana Dennis bring us up to date with her research trials investigating the effects of NFC diets
Sep 24, 2014•2 min
Purdue Dairy Digest
The Purdue Dairy Digest tackles timely topics of interest to the Dairy community, as well as, management tips.
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Episodes
Send Your Cull Cows to Rehab
Sending your cull cows for ninety days in the rehab pen can make a big difference to your bottom line. Today, in this episode, Phil Reid Tells how a little rehab and TLC can change the value of your cull cow.
Sep 16, 2014•2 min
Water
This week Dr. Nennich relates the importance of the one indispensable thing on a dairy farm-water.
Sep 10, 2014•2 min
Cow Culling
How do you go about culling your herd? Today, Dr. Mike Schutz gives us some critical points to consider when compiling you cull list.
Sep 03, 2014•2 min
Happy Labor Day!!!
Happy Labor Day!!!
Aug 27, 2014•9 sec
Extension's Cenntenial
This week Dr. Mike Schutz gives us some insight about the Cooperative Extension Services' history on its 100 birthday
Aug 20, 2014•2 min
State Fair!!
This week Dr. Nennich revels in the summertime tradition known as State Fair.
Aug 12, 2014•2 min
Results of a Calf Starter Study
Are all calf starters created equal? This week Dr. Nennich let's us in in on the results of a scientific study that proves that the similarities in calf starters is only protein deep.
Aug 06, 2014•2 min
Silage Inoculants
On this week's Dairy Digest, Dr. Tamilee Nennich gives us some advice on using silage inoculants. While these inoculants can be a great aid to digestion and preservation, if not used in the proper way they can be worthless or worse.
Jul 30, 2014•2 min
Milk vs Milk Replacer
Nick Lancaster, a student at Purdue University gives us some insight into using milk vs milk replacer in your calf program
Jul 23, 2014•2 min
Dairy Producers and the Beef Checkoff
Sure you pay the milk checkoff, but why should dairy producers contribute to the beef checkoff. Today Phil Reid, Purdue University will tell us why.
Jul 16, 2014•2 min
Eliminating Biofilms in the Dairy Operation
This week Dr. Nennich, fills us in on the dangers of biofilms and how to eliminate them in your dairy
Jul 09, 2014•2 min
Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day!!
Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day!!
Jul 02, 2014•17 sec
Maintain Your Milking Equipment
This Dr. Nennich reminds us that the highest producing of herd still rely on milking equipment that is in the optimum state of repair.
Jun 24, 2014•2 min
2014-KentuckIana Dairy Exchange Tour
This week Dr. Nennich gives us useful information about the 2014 KentuckIana Dairy Exchange. All Kentucky and Indiana dair y pro-ducers are invited to this event designed as a forum for ex-change of ideas and information between producers within and across both states.
Jun 18, 2014•2 min
Genetic Selection Indices in the US
Last week Dr. Schutz discussed the general principles governing selection indices. This wee he gives us an overview of the selection indices more commonly used in the US.
Jun 11, 2014•2 min
Genetic Selection Indexes
This week Dr. Schutz shows us how we can make sire selection easier by using genetic selection indexes.
Jun 04, 2014•2 min
Memorial Day
Hopefully everyone had ha safe and reflective Memorial Day
May 27, 2014•13 sec
What does Reliability Mean in Genetic Terms?
In today's episode, Dr. Mike Schutz discusses What does Reliability Mean in Genetic Terms?
May 21, 2014•2 min
Traits for Genetic Selection
Today, Dr. Schutz, gives us some insight into how to select which traits to add to your selection criteria.
May 13, 2014•2 min
Predictive Transmitting Abilities
This week Dr. Mike Schutz informs us about Predictive Transmitting Abilities, or the easy way to plan and track genetic progress in your herd.
May 07, 2014•2 min
Ketosis in Dairy Cows
Today, Dr. Nennich tells us how to avoid Ketosis, a disease that can occur in early lactation and late gestation.
Apr 30, 2014•2 min
Evaluating Forage Quality and Forage Inventories
This week Dr. Nennich shows us how not only to make sure we have enough forage stored to make it through to pasture time, but, also, she'll show us the steps to determining that the quality of forage we have is adequate.
Apr 23, 2014•2 min
Integrated Bird Control Measures
Are birds really bugging you? Today, Dr. Mike Schutz gives the low down on controlling your bird problem and how it effects you whole operation
Apr 16, 2014•2 min
Evaluating Forages in the Spring
How did your forages survive the winter season? Today Dr.Keith Johnson will discuss how you can find out.
Apr 09, 2014•2 min
Purdue Legacy Dairy Sale
Needing some new genetics in your herd? The Purdue Legacy Dairy sale is coming up on April 3 at Purdue University. The sale will feature something for about everyone, from heifers to donor eligible cows.
Apr 02, 2014•2 min
Body Condition Scoring your Dairy Herd in 2014
This week Dr. Nennich visits with us about BCS. . . Not the Bowl Championship Series, but body condition scores and why they are important to your dairy herd.
Mar 26, 2014•2 min
Heifer Management Programs
In the episode of the Dairy Digest we explore the ins and outs of Heifer Management Programs by Dr Ray Nebel, Select Sires.
Mar 19, 2014•2 min
Birds on Your Dairy Farm
On this week's Dairy Digest, Dr. Mike Schutz relates how our avian friend can be a nuisance and how to control them.
Mar 19, 2014•2 min
Toxicants and Bird Control
This week Dr. Mike Schutz discusses how starling can be a nuisance and financial burden to your dairy operations and how to control them.
Mar 19, 2014•2 min
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