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Transitioning Organic Dairy Cows Off and On Pasture

Last Updated: November 11, 2010

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Transitioning Organic Dairy Cows Off and On Pasture

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Online webinar

November 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM EST

Description:
One challenge with grazing the organic dairy herd is helping cows adjust to a new feed source in both the fall and spring. The switch from high-quality pasture to lower-quality stored feeds can be tricky—if the change is made too quickly, milk production can drop until the cows and their rumen microbes become accustomed to the new feed. In this webinar, Rick Kersbergen will provide an overview of rumen function and various rations. He will address the nutritional qualities of various homegrown feeds (including grains), what they can add to a cow’s diet, and the potential for milk production trade-offs. Rick Kersbergen of the University of Maine is the presenter. 2 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Central, 12 noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific)

Organic agriculture schedule and registration information at http://www.extension.org/article/25242.

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