Dairy Cattle

Measuring the Effects of Dry Matter in Beef Cattle

MF3676

This publication covers how dry matter is determined on the farm or ranch, how variation in DM influences the composition of a diet, and the implications DM can have on the economics of a nutrition program. Color, 4 pages.

Published Date: Mar 2025

Importance of Dry Matter in Beef Cattle Diets

by Jason M. Warner Brandon J. Fraser

MF3675

This publication outlines what dry matter is, how the terms DM and as-fed (AF) are determined, the appropriate usage of these terms, and examples of the typical DM of feedstuffs. Although this publication is written regarding beef cattle nutrition, the fundamentals discussed apply to feeding scenarios for dairy cattle and small ruminants, in addition to any species in which feedstuff DM content varies. Color, four pages.

Published Date: Mar 2025

Coccidiosis

by A. J. Tarpoff

MF2209

Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by protozoa, primarily affecting cattle aged 1 month to 1 year, though all ages can be infected. The disease is caused by Eimeria species, with Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii being the most common. The protozoa invade intestinal cells, multiply rapidly, and cause cell rupture. The final stage, oocysts, are shed in feces and are highly resistant to environmental stress. Oocysts contaminate feed and water, and once ingested by other animals, the life cycle restarts. Clinical signs often appear under stress conditions, such as weather changes or overcrowding, but many infected cattle show no symptoms. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2024

Planning a Milking Center

by John F. Smith Dennis V. Armstrong Mike J. Gamroth

MF2165

Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Provides recommended type, size, and degree of mechanization considered when planning a milking center.

Published Date: Feb 1996

Feeding Dairy Cows

by James R. Dunham Edward P. Call

MF754

Feeding for high milk production is efficient since the nutrient requirement for maintenance comprises a smaller portion of the total requirement of high-producing cows.

Revision Date: Apr 1995

Freestall Barn Design and Cooling Systems

by Michael J. Brouk John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III

EP76

Covers heat stress abatement in dairy cows through proper barn orientation, air exchange and supplemental cooling

Published Date: Feb 2001

Lameness in Dairy Cattle

by Gerald L. Stokka John F. Smith James R. Dunham

MF2070

Foot and leg problems are a major health concern for many dairy farmers. Cow lameness results in poor performance and substantial economic loss.

Published Date: Jan 1997

Anaplasmosis

by Jeremy Van Boening Gerald L. Stokka Thomas R. Falkner

MF2212

Guide to preventing the economic effects of anaplasmosis on cattle.

Revision Date: Jan 2000

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

by Jeremy Van Boening Gerald L. Stokka

MF2434

Clinical signs and prevention of BSE, a slowly progressing fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of cattle.

Published Date: Jan 2000

Corn Gluten Feed: Composition and Feeding Value for Beef and Dairy Cattle

by Dale A. Blasi Michael J. Brouk

MF2488

Corn gluten feed (CGF) is a by-product of the wet milling process. Wet or dry CGF represents an excellent feedstuff in the cattle industries. 16 p.

Published Date: Feb 2001

Pinkeye: Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis

by Harriet J. Davidson Gerald L. Stokka Jeremy Van Boening

MF2210

An overview of the clinical signs, prevention, and treatment of pinkeye in cattle.

Revision Date: Jan 2000

Reducing Heat Stress in Holding Pens

by Joseph P. Harner III John F. Smith Michael J. Brouk

MF2468

Tips for keeping cows cool in the holding pen.

Published Date: Sep 2000

Coping With Summer Weather—Dairy Management Strategies to Control Heat Stress

by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Dick Dunham

MF2319

Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Strategies that can be used by commercial dairies to reduce the effects of heat stress on dairy cattle.

Published Date: Mar 1998