1. Do dairy farms in Illinois use rGBH (synthetic bovine somatotropin or bST) and, if they do, does the state mandate labeling? Milk that I buy in Wisconsin specifies "rGBH free." Published: September 06, 2007
2. What are withdrawal times (periods) for meat and milk, and where can they be found? Published: September 06, 2007
3. I am in the fifth grade and need information for a science project about the effects of different containers on milk and its properties. Can you help me find information? Published: September 06, 2007
4. Is raw milk healthy to drink? Published: September 06, 2007
5. Calves fed UHT chocolate milk died of bloat within two hours of consuming the milk. The UHT chocolate milk had a pH of 3.4, sucrose 2.14, fat 1.61, protein 1.06, and total sugars 8.28. Candida spp. were high. Was it due to the low pH, high sugar content, or candida level? Besides the very low pH, are these other nutrient levels typical? What should they be for UHT chocolate milk? Would they have an implication on the death of the calves? Published: September 06, 2007
6. What are the rules to sell raw milk in Kansas? Published: September 05, 2007
7. The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is being implemented across the United States and will be a mandatory program by January 2009. As a part of the NAIS, dairy and beef producers are being asked to register their premises. What is the process for doing this? Published: September 05, 2007
8. I am seeking brief descriptions of current pasteurization protocols in current use. I am basically looking for time and temperature recommendations. Published: September 05, 2007
9. What is the difference in ingredients in Vitamin D and 2% milk? Does one contain lard, whereas the other doesn't? Published: September 05, 2007
10. Can you give a definition of what is "good quality nutritious milk"? Published: September 05, 2007
11. What is the maximum amount of wet corn gluten feed that can be added to the ration? Published: September 05, 2007
12. What kind of management should be followed to overcome high level of urea in milk for a herd of dairy cows that have a low reproductive performance? Published: September 05, 2007
13. What is the best way to store some common dairy products? Published: September 05, 2007
14. In light of the BSE cases in the United States, how safe is it for me to feed beef to my family? Published: September 05, 2007
15. Why do cows lick soil? Published: September 05, 2007
16. What are the recommended concentrations (ppm) of zinc, copper, manganese, and sulfur (%) per cow per day in a lactating cow ration? Published: September 05, 2007
17. How do you optimize forage to concentrate ratios? Published: September 05, 2007
18. What strategies are recommended to deal with feeding wet, immature corn silage with a dry matter content of 25%, a neutral detergent fiber of 50%,and protein at 10% (dry matter basis). The concern is that wet corn silage will ferment more quickly in the rumen. How should the ration be adjusted to account for this? Published: September 05, 2007
19. What needs to be done to ensure that cows do not back off feed when switching after years of feeding tallow to feeding choice white grease? Published: September 05, 2007
20. When evaluating whether ration protein levels are adequate, which is the most reliable measure of protein status, BUN (blood urea nitrogen) or MUN (milk urea nitrogen)? If cows are protein deficient, can I add some urea to make up the difference? Published: September 05, 2007
21. What is the difference between the digestibility of stearic acid and palmitic acid in cows? Published: September 05, 2007
22. What are the merits of feeding calcium propionate to close-up or fresh cows? Published: September 05, 2007
23. What is your opinion about the solid fat named Energy Booster? Is it bypass fat for rumen? How is the NEL? Is it recommended for dairy cows? Published: September 05, 2007
24. Where can I find information on the values of dolomite as a source of magnesium for dairy cattle and its biological availability? Published: September 05, 2007
25. Can flaxseed be fed to lactating dairy cows? Published: September 04, 2007
26. What is the fat content of yellow grease? Published: September 04, 2007
27. I just bought 10 bull calves. They have been hand fed for the past few weeks with milk replacer and calf starter. They are about 200 pounds right now. What would be a good feeding program for them over the winter? I was thinking of a grain ration, fresh water, and a little alfalfa. Am I on the right track? Should the ration/alfalfa be free choice? Published: August 31, 2007
28. I've been having runny noses and ear dropping making its way through the baby calves. I've been told to give a series of antibiotics (such as Amoxicillin and Excenel), which do eventually work after a week of doses. But I was wondering if there is a product for the calves like Vick's Vapor Rub or the Vapo Steam. I know it sounds strange, but I think they would get better faster and be more comfortable if we could get their heads cleared out. Published: August 31, 2007
29. When do you stop feeding calf starter, and what do you feed them after the calf starter? Published: August 30, 2007
30. Should forages be fed to calves before weaning, and why? Published: August 30, 2007

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