Cows

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

Understanding the Transition Period

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

It is well known that cover crops can provide many benefits in terms of soil health and nutrient retention, but in addition to this, winter forages can also serve as a high yielding and high quality forage crop for feeding livestock. Winter forages like triticale have been found to yield 2 to 6 tons of dry matter per acre and can produce forage with 180+ RFQ (relative forage quality) and 17 to 20% CP (crude protein). As a result, triticale silage has become a popular forage choice for many dairy producers to increase forage supply.

Mastitis is an infection of the mammary gland. It occurs when certain pathogens (including coliforms, S. Aureus, mycoplasma, and other bacteria) enter the udder through the teat streak canal. Common pathways that these bacteria get into the teat is during and right after milking (Erskine. 2020).