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A Financial Analysis Of Alternative Levels Of Facility Investment Associated With Installing An Automatic Milking System, Dillon M. Feuz, Ryan Feuz, Allen Young Jan 2020

A Financial Analysis Of Alternative Levels Of Facility Investment Associated With Installing An Automatic Milking System, Dillon M. Feuz, Ryan Feuz, Allen Young

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This fact sheet models some of the key variables impacting profitability of AMS and explicitly considers three different levels of capital investment in facilities in addition to the capital cost of the AMS. The specific objective is to determine how the level of capital investment in additional facilities impacts the profitability of an AMS.


Cultivate Winter 2019/2020, Utah State University Dec 2019

Cultivate Winter 2019/2020, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

Bi-annual magazine for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2019, Utah State University May 2019

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2019, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

Bi-annual magazine for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


Colostrum: The First Meal, Sara Menchu, Allen Young Apr 2019

Colostrum: The First Meal, Sara Menchu, Allen Young

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The first milk produced after calving is known as colostrum. It is important for calves to consume adequate amounts of colostrum as soon as possible, and this fact sheet tells why, including its quality and quantity.


Is Mycoplasma Bovis In Sand Bedding Infectious To Dairy Calves?, David J. Wilson, Thomas J. Baldwin Oct 2018

Is Mycoplasma Bovis In Sand Bedding Infectious To Dairy Calves?, David J. Wilson, Thomas J. Baldwin

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Mycoplasmas are unusual bacteria that can infect all ages of cattle, and can cause arthritis, pneumonia, and death. Infected dairy cows may also contract mastitis, metritis, or virtually cease milk production. The most common mycoplasma affecting cattle is M. bovis; there are several other Mycoplasma spp. as well. Because standard microbial culture methods do not isolate Mycoplasma spp., special laboratory methods are needed for diagnosis. Mycoplasma spreads by inhalation and respiratory secretions and also at milking time via contaminated inflations in milking units. Mycoplasma spp. have also been detected in straw, sand, recycled manure, and other bedding, often associated …


Dairy In Your Child's Diet, Richelle Hudson, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Carrie Durward Jul 2018

Dairy In Your Child's Diet, Richelle Hudson, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Carrie Durward

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This fact sheet presents the health benefits of dairy and busts some common myths to assist you in making informed decisions when purchasing dairy products for your children. It also includes information on dairy alternatives for children who, for one reason or another, do not consume dairy products.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2018, Utah State University Jan 2018

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2018, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2018, Utah State University Jan 2018

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2018, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

Bi-annual magazine for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.


Create Myplate Youth Curriculum, Gaelynn Peterson, Sharmi Crowther, Suzanne Prevedel Jan 2018

Create Myplate Youth Curriculum, Gaelynn Peterson, Sharmi Crowther, Suzanne Prevedel

All Current Publications

This curriculum is divided into two sections: kindergarten through second grade and third grade through sixth grade. This curriculum was adopted by Utah’s Food $ense Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and was introduced and delivered to all Nutrition Education assistants and Extension agents in Utah.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2017, Utah State University Jan 2017

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2017, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2017, Utah State University Jan 2017

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2017, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2016, Utah State University Jan 2016

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2016, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2016, Utah State University Jan 2016

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2016, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Using A Rising Plate Meter To Determine Paddock Size For Rotational Grazing, Jennifer W. Macadam, Sara R. Hunt Oct 2015

Using A Rising Plate Meter To Determine Paddock Size For Rotational Grazing, Jennifer W. Macadam, Sara R. Hunt

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For rotational grazing of pastures to be most successful, it’s important to match pasture production to ruminant intake, because both can change during the grazing season. This publication shows how a rising plate meter can be used to calculate available pasture dry matter, allowing pasture managers to optimize pasture utilization and ruminant production on pasture.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2015, Utah State University Jan 2015

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2015, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2015, Utah State University Jan 2015

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2015, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Spring/Summer 2014, Utah State University Jan 2014

Cultivate Spring/Summer 2014, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2014, Utah State University Jan 2014

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2014, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 3: Calf Scours, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood Oct 2013

Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 3: Calf Scours, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet provides information on dealing with calf scours for the small scale hobbiest, including treatment and prevention.


Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 1: New Born Calf, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood Oct 2013

Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 1: New Born Calf, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet provides tips to small scale hobbiests about caring for a new born calf.


Cultivate Summer 2013, Utah State University Jan 2013

Cultivate Summer 2013, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Cultivate Fall/Winter 2013, Utah State University Jan 2013

Cultivate Fall/Winter 2013, Utah State University

Cultivate Magazine

No abstract provided.


Buying And Feeding The Family Milk Cow, Allen Young Nov 2011

Buying And Feeding The Family Milk Cow, Allen Young

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This publication lists characteristics of cow breeds, how to choose the right breed for your needs, how to maintain the animal, and how to control and monitor milk production.


Phosphorous In Dairy Cattle Diets, Rhonda Miller, Allen Young, Jennifer Major, Lydia Trinca Oct 2010

Phosphorous In Dairy Cattle Diets, Rhonda Miller, Allen Young, Jennifer Major, Lydia Trinca

Agriculture

No abstract provided.


Phosphorous In Dairy Cattle Diets, Rhonda Miller, Allen Young, Jennifer Major, Lydia Trinca Oct 2010

Phosphorous In Dairy Cattle Diets, Rhonda Miller, Allen Young, Jennifer Major, Lydia Trinca

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


Watch The Drinking Water Quality Of Calves Reared In Individual Hutches, R. D. Wiedmeier Dec 2006

Watch The Drinking Water Quality Of Calves Reared In Individual Hutches, R. D. Wiedmeier

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Those involved in livestock production have often observed the relationship between drinking water intake, dry matter intake and performance.


Management Intensive Grazing Systems And The Environment, Rhonda Miller, Jennifer W. Macadam, Rich Koenig Apr 2004

Management Intensive Grazing Systems And The Environment, Rhonda Miller, Jennifer W. Macadam, Rich Koenig

Agriculture

No abstract provided.


Management Intensive Grazing Systems And The Environment, Rhonda Miller, Jennifer W. Macadam, Rich Koenig Apr 2004

Management Intensive Grazing Systems And The Environment, Rhonda Miller, Jennifer W. Macadam, Rich Koenig

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


Utilizing Non-Fat Dried Milk In Sheep, C. Kim Chapman May 2003

Utilizing Non-Fat Dried Milk In Sheep, C. Kim Chapman

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.


An Accelerated Feeding Study For Dairy Beef Steers, D. R. Zobell Sep 2001

An Accelerated Feeding Study For Dairy Beef Steers, D. R. Zobell

All Archived Publications

A large number of Holstein bull (steer) calves are produced by the dairy industry. Producers who purchase these calves should understand that depending on the production strategy employed, the economic outcome could be quite broad. Dairy beef calves that are intensively managed, using aggressive feeding strategies to achieve high levels of efficiency, increase the opportunity for profitability.