Dairy
Herd Health
Diseases
- Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus--USDA
- Bloat in Cattle
- Blackleg in Cattle
- Anaplasmosis--University of Arkansas
- Foot Rot in Cattle
- Ringworm of Cattle--Purdue University
- Cattle Warts: Bovine Papillomatosis--Purdue University
- Trichomoniasis (Trich)
- Identifying and Treating Uterine Disease in Dairy Cows
Parasites
- External Parasites of Dairy Cattle (Includes flies, cattle grubs, lice, mites, mosquitoes, ticks)
- Self Treatment Methods for Livestock-Backrubbers
Management & Husbandry
UF/IFAS Publications
- Managing a Dairy Cow on a Ranchette
- Proper milking procedures
- Mastitis Control
- Methods To Relieve Heat Stress For Florida Dairies
- Handbook of Florida Agricultural Laws: Animal Husbandry
- Best Environmental Management Practices: Manure Application Calibration--Purdue University (pdf)
- Best Environmental Management Practices: Manure Nutrient Recycling--Purdue University (pdf)
Nutrition & Feeding
UF/IFAS Publications
- The Problems of Mycotoxins in Dairy Cattle Rations
- Colostrum Management in Newborn Calves
- Importance of Milk Feeding Pre-weaning to Dairy Calves
- Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle
- Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle
- Water Nutrition and Quality Considerations for Cattle
Breeding
Facilities & Equipment
- General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows
- Pasture Rental Arrangements for Your Farm--Missouri University (pdf)
- Hay/Grain Storage Plans--Iowa State University
- Dairy Plans--Iowa State University
- Machinery Storage Plans--Iowa State University
- Building & Facility Plans--North Dakota State University
- Pasture Lease
- Farm Building or Livestock Facility Lease
- Crop Share or Crop Share/Cash Farm Lease
- Requirements of a Milking System
- Return to Livestock
