Dean Foods and the Milk Supply
This week in dairy news Dr. Jackie Boerman, discusses the recent events concerning Dean Foods and the oversupply of milk in the US.
Mar 29, 2018•3 min
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The Purdue Dairy Digest tackles timely topics of interest to the Dairy community, as well as, management tips.
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Episodes
Feeding Fat Supplements
Feeding a fat supplement with your ration increases the energy of that feed. In this edition of the Dairy digest, Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue Dairy Extension Specialists gives up the how, why and cautions when using Fat Supplements.
Mar 14, 2018•3 min
Update from the Indiana Regional Dairy Meetings
The Indiana Regional Dairy Meetings are a time for producers to renew friendships and gather news and management information on their industry. This week Dr. Jackie Boerman, Extension Dairy Specialist, fill us in on all the news from those meetings.
Feb 21, 2018•2 min
Your Dairy Checkoff
Jenni (Purcell) Browning, Senior Director of Communications and Wellness, American Dairy Association of Indiana fills us in on the good work done on your behalf by the Daily Checkoff.
Jan 25, 2018•3 min
Dairy Consumption and News about IN Dairy Meetings
This week Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue Dairy Extension specialist, offers insights about Dairy consumption. She will also give us important information on the upcoming Indiana Regional Dairy meetings.
Jan 17, 2018•3 min
Rumen Microbial Stability and Your Cow
A stable rumen is vital to the productive dairy cow. In this episode of the Dairy Digest. Dr.Jackie Boerman will give some insight into the best ways to achieve rumen stability.
Jan 03, 2018•2 min
Milk and Christmas
Dr. Jackie Boerman, Dairy Extension Specialist from Purdue University, fills us in on some fun facts concerning the history of milk and Christmas on this episode of the Purdue Dairy Digest.
Dec 20, 2017•2 min
Water Quality and your Herd
In this week's episode, Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue's Extension Dairy Specialist, reminds us of the importance of clean fresh quality water for your herd.
Nov 29, 2017•2 min
Low Lignin Alfalfa
This week Dr. Boerman tells us about feeding low lignin alfalfa to your dairy herd.
Nov 17, 2017•2 min
Factors that Contribute to low Colustrum Yield
This week Dr. Jackie Boerman fills in on factors that might influence colostrum yield in your newly freshened cows.
Nov 01, 2017•2 min
The Mycotoxin Don
In this episode Dr. Jackie Boerman discusses the mycotoxin DON, what it is, how it is detected and what to do if you discover it in your feed.
Oct 18, 2017•2 min
Genetics of Gestation Length
This week Dr. Mike Schutz tells us of the genetic manipulation that can enable producer to optimize the genetic length of their herd.
Sep 14, 2017•2 min
Selection for Gestation Length
She'll calve as soon as she is ready was a common saying of my Father. Today, Dr. Mike Schutz will tell us about how to select for gestation length.
Aug 24, 2017•2 min
Southern Corn Rust
This week Dr. Mike Schutz discussed a plant problem we are seeing in the midwest. Although not exactly in the south, southern corn rust can be a problem here in the midwest.
Aug 08, 2017•2 min
Getting Ready for the Show
No matter if it is the county fair, the state show or the state fair folks are getting ready to show their dairy cattle. This week Dr. John Townsend, DVM, gives some tips on what you need to do before during and after your trip to the dairy cattle show.
Jul 20, 2017•2 min
Heat Stress and Dry Cows
This week Dr. Jon Townsend, DVM, extension veterinarian from Purdue University tells of the forgotten cows when discussing heat stress, the dry cows.
Jul 05, 2017•2 min
Heat Stress
This week Dr. Jonathan Townsend, DVM discusses a villain that strikes whenever the temperatures rise-heat stress.
Jun 15, 2017•2 min
Forages and Inoculants
Inoculants can be a major part of your dairy nutrition program. In this episode Dr. Tamilee Nennich gives us the facts about using inoculants to boost your feeding program.
May 31, 2017•2 min
Genetic Gains with Genomics
Genomics is a daunting and fascinating topic in the dairy world these days. This week Dr. Mike Schutz clears some of the fog away from the genomics landscape as he discusses Genetic gains that be had using genomic information.
May 17, 2017•2 min
Genomic Accuracy
Genomics data is an exciting way of evaluating potential sires and herd matrons by studying the genetic make up of our dairy cattle rather than data. This week Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the importance of studying the accuracies in the genomic numbers.
May 03, 2017•2 min
Calf Care and Future Milk Yield
Can how you care for your calves affect their performance as mature herd members? Today Dr. Mike Schutz answers an emphatic yes and gives us some insight into how this occurs.
Apr 26, 2017•2 min
Days Dry
All students are counting the days to summer vacation. You should be counting the days dry for your cowherd. Today on the Dairy Digest, Dr. Mike Schutz clue us all in on counting dry days, where your herd is concerned
Apr 12, 2017•2 min
Selective Dryoff Therapy
Need to dry select which cow you dry off? This week Dr. Mike Schutz Takes a look at the most advantageous therapies to selectively dryingoff your dairy herd.
Mar 15, 2017•2 min
Dryoff Methods
This week's episode deals with dry off methods, problems and precautions. Dr. Mike Schutz, Purdue University fills us in.
Mar 02, 2017•2 min
Outstanding Dairy Producers of 2017
This week Dr. Mike Schutz tells about some outstanding dairy producer that were recently honored by Indiana dairy producers.
Feb 14, 2017•2 min
Avoid Needle Sticks
This week Dr. Mike Schutz tries to keep us safe when administering vaccinations and pharmaceuticals. I prick of a hypodermic needle could not only cause immediate pain but could be very dangerous.
Feb 01, 2017•2 min
The Cold and Your Calves
Dr. Jon Townsend, DVM realizes that winter weather may mean danger for you calves. This week he gives us tips to insure optimal health for our calves despite the winter weather.
Jan 18, 2017•2 min
2017 Dairy Outlook
2017 will lots of changes for us all. This week Dr. Mike Schutz will bring us up to date on the forecasts concerning the dairy industry for the coming year.
Jan 04, 2017•2 min
Healthy Santa
What's on the Santa's menu this Christmas Eve? Why milk and cookies. This week Dr. Schutz explains Santa's preference for milk as his drink of choice while making his rounds.
Dec 21, 2016•2 min
More Skid Loader Safety Tips
Today, Dr. Schutz, continues his series of tips for the safe use of one of the most used implements on the farm, the skid loader.
Dec 07, 2016•2 min
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