Browsing by Author "Jordan, Ellen R."

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    • Biosecurity Practices for Dairy Operations 
      Jordan, Ellen R.; Dement, Angela; Faries Jr., Floron C. (2008-10-06)
      This publication explains how diseases are transmitted and how dairy producers can establish prevention programs with proper biosecurity practices. Tables list common diseases of dairy cattle and ways they are treated.
    • Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle 
      Faries Jr., Floron C.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Stokes, Sandra R.; Magee, Derry D.; Roussel, Allen J. (1999-03-11)
      Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria, ...
    • Critically Important and of Highest Priority: The Evolving Story of Cephalosporin Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S. Dairy Cattle 
      Taylor, Ethan Andrew (2019-07-22)
      Under current United States (U.S.) regulations, a dairy cow is eligible for slaughter 13 days following the last of 2 doses of ceftiofur crystalline-free acid (CCFA) for the treatment of metritis. A matched-pair longitudinal ...
    • Feeding Waste Milk to Dairy Calves 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan; Jordan, Ellen R. (2002-02-14)
      This publication lists precautions producers should take when feeding waste milk to dairy calves and offers usage guidelines.
    • Managing Milk Composition: Evaluating Herd Potential 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Before trying to alter and improve milk fat and protein production of a dairy herd, it is important to evaluate the herd's potential to respond to feed management changes. This publication offers some key points that can ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Feed Additives and Production Enhancers 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-14)
      Feed additives play an essential role in enhancing production and yield of milk and milk components. Producers should, however, evaluate the cost-to-benefit ratio of each feed additive in their management systems. This ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Maximizing Rumen Function 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Feeding strategies that optimize rumen function also maximize milk production and milk component percentages and yield. This publication offers guidelines for feeding forage, grain protein and ration fiber to enhance rumen ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Normal Sources of Variation 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Many factors influence the composition of milk, including environment, level of production, stage of lactation, disease, season, and genetics and age of the animal. This publication explains the effect of each.