Purdue Dairy Digest

Phil Reid provides an introduction about the importance of dairy beef quality assurance.

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

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

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

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

Find out about the different milk replacer programs that are available for feeding dairy calves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Zearalenone:  Patrick Gunn talks about zearalenone and how it can affect reproduction in your cattle herd.

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

Get tips on reducing contagious mastitis in your dairy herd.

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.

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