1. I am looking for registered Jerseys of small stature: those that will mature under 45 inches. I would appreciate any information you could provide me. Published: August 16, 2007
2. Please advise on what to do once milk shows positive for aflatoxins and cases of affected milk actually getting to the retail market. Published: August 15, 2007
3. What is the main cause of Staph aureus mastitis, and is there any known cure or treatment for it? Published: August 15, 2007
4. What is the difference between whole milk and homogenized milk, if there is one? Published: August 15, 2007
5. Can you please tell me what homogenized milk is and what process it goes through to become homogenized? Is anything added? Is it unhealthy for pregnant women? Published: August 15, 2007
6. What is a foodborne illness? Published: August 14, 2007
7. Which compartment of the cow’s stomach is the largest and functions as a fermentation vat? Published: August 13, 2007
8. What is the influence of the temperature of water on the production of milk? Published: August 13, 2007
9. What are the recommendations for the use of sodium bentonite as a buffer? Published: August 13, 2007
10. What is the difference between an alkalizing agent, such as magnesium oxide, and a buffering agent, such as sodium bicarbonate, in terms of mode and site of action? Published: August 13, 2007
11. How do buffers such as sodium bicarbonate and magnesium oxide increase the fat content of milk, and under what dietary circumstances would one expect a more significant effect? Published: August 13, 2007
12. What is the ideal concentration (%) of dry matter in the diet of high production cows? Why? Published: August 13, 2007
13. How many teeth are on the upper jaw of cattle? Published: August 13, 2007
14. What are the ration recommendations for herds with a single dry cow group, component fed that reduces peripartum energy problems and post-partum metabolic disease? Published: August 13, 2007
15. How many pounds of feed does a cow eat in a day? Published: August 13, 2007
16. When using a tub grinder to process dry forages to add to a total mixed ration, what is the recommended length of chop to make sure enough effective fiber is included in the diet? Published: August 13, 2007
17. As a percentage of body weight, do Jersey cows eat the same amount as Holsteins? Published: August 13, 2007
18. How can I increase cow intake of really dry corn silage (50% DM)? Published: August 13, 2007
19. How should we manage for fresh cow nutrition, higher level of protein and more concentrations of nutrients? Published: August 13, 2007
20. What is the difference between a dairy cow's digestive system and a human's? Published: August 13, 2007
21. How many stomachs does a cow have? Published: August 13, 2007
22. Can I vaccinate my organic animals? Published: August 13, 2007
23. What are probiotics? Aren’t they prohibited in organic production? Published: August 13, 2007
24. Does the bedding used in my organic operation need to be produced organically? Published: August 13, 2007
25. What is the effect on heat stress on reproduction in dairy cows? Published: August 10, 2007
26. What do you think is the optimal calving interval? Days open? And services per pregnancy? Published: August 10, 2007
27. What hormone causes the heifer or cow to come into heat? Published: August 10, 2007
28. Does anyone other than Nasco sell Penn State Particle Separator Boxes? Published: August 03, 2007
29. How can I increase the milk production of my cows and get the cows to gain more weight? Published: August 03, 2007
30. What are some possible ways E. coli can be transmitted in cattle? Published: August 01, 2007

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