Purdue Dairy Digest

Dr. Tamilee Nennich discusses the importance of keeping your cows cool during unseasonable weather.

Dr. Tamilee Nennich discusses using milk urea nitrogen to evaluate protein status of cows

Melissa McKendree, a graduate student at Purdue University, will be talking about prioritizing management time for human resources on your dairy farms.

Dr. Tamilee Nennich talks about the role of DCAD to prevent milk fever in dairy diets.

Melissa McKendree, a graduate student at Purdue University, will talk about managing farm and family

Danielle Haynes, a member of the Purdue Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Team relates importance of selection and evaluation to the dairy industry.

Melissa McKendree, a graduate student at Purdue University, will discuss cultural sensitivity for employees on dairy farms.

Dr. Tamilee Nennich discusses the various housing types used for dairy cattle.

Melissa McKendree, a graduate student at Purdue University, will talk about addressing barriers to communication.

Learn about the upcoming Indiana Livestock, Forage, and Grain Forum and the Indiana Regional Dairy Meetings.

Dr. Tamilee Nennich highlights the importance of record keeping and the numerous records that need to be kept on dairy farms.

Melissa McKendrie, an agricultural economist, relates the importance of keeping the employees on your dairy farm motivated.

The Dairy Digest is on hiatus for the holiday season. Be with us next week when we will bring you more of the latest news and management tips from the dairy industry.

Those you work with may be your most important asset. Periodic checks will lead to a more efficient work environment. Melissa McKendree informs us how to take the pulse of your workforce.

Life on a dairy farm is hectic. Today, Dr. Nennich reminds us that during the holiday season the scene at most dairies can become even more intense.

Holsteins have an alter ego. Dr. Mike Schutz explains the origins of Red Holsteins

Days are shorter, the weather is colder, all signs that winter is on the way. Today Dr. Nennich fills us in on the many things that need to be done to get a dairy ready for winter.

The Dairy Digest is on hiatus this week for Thanksgiving. Join us next week when Dr. Nennich talks about preparing your dairy for winter.

Dr. Mike Schutz, Purdue Dairy Extension Specialist fills us in on the colorful side of the dairy business.

Dr. Tamilee Nennich gives the lowdown on the do's and don'ts of feeding Dried Distillers Grains to heifers.