Heifers

Maryland Milk Moos-This edition covers topics on current research, managing corn, transition cows, and a notice to beneficiaries.

Resources on cow comfort and a transition program.

Resources on dairy nutrition

Considerations when Harvesting Corn

Optimizing Corn Silage: Planting Decisions

Microorganisms in Feed on Maryland Dairy Farms.

Effect of Extended Colostrum Feeding on the Performance of Jersey Heifers

Resources for dairy calves and heifers

Dairy cattle can be affected in many ways by various types of stressors in their lifetime. Some of these stressors include temperature, living conditions, feeding management and others (Villamediana, 2022). The stress can cause a cow to have a decreased milk production, changes in body weight, increased risk of infections, diseases, and others.

The Maryland Milk Moos (July 28, 2023, Vol. 4, Issue 2) is a quarterly newsletter published by the University of Maryland Extension that is focused on dairy topics related to Nutrition and Production, Herd Management, and Forage Production. In this issue, we focus on Heat Stress Mitigation in important for Dry Cows, Organic Dairy Production Standards: Educating the Consumer, Summer Grazing Management Tips, and upcoming events.