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Creator:: Gangwer, Michael I., Gamroth, Michael J., Seldin, Robin, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The following are 10 important measures of a herd’s production performance, including milk, butterfat and protein production, breeding efficiency, milk quality as it relates to udder health, and cow turnover.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Adams, H. P. (Holyoke Purinton), 1922-, Bodyfelt, F. W. (Floyd W.), 1937-, Gamroth, Michael J., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Discusses how to choose the best type of animal for your needs and briefly mentions issues related to feeding and breeding. Provides information on safely using milk, either fresh or in butter, yogurt, or animal feed.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Gamroth, Michael J., Bodyfelt, F. W. (Floyd W.), 1937-, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Bacteria use milk nutrients that remain on your dairy equipment to grow and multiply between milkings. The most important step in reaching top milk quality is to remove all milk residues (or “soil”) after each milking.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Gamroth, Michael J., Moore, James A., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Stalls must be large enough to provide a comfortable bed and ad- equate room for cows to rise. As animals get larger, so must the free stalls.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Adams, H. P. (Holyoke Purinton), 1922-, Bodyfelt, F. W. (Floyd W.), 1937-, Gamroth, Michael J., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: People living in the suburbs and owning a small acreage often select dairy cattle or dairy goats as a means of harvesting and using their forage. Milk production can reduce the family grocery bill. Goats, especially, will help control brush and weeds and keep the area from becoming unsightly.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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