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In part 17 of our “What’s Your Beef?” series on raising cattle on small farms, we discuss grazing conditions for beef cattle and other classes of grazing livestock. My…
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How to Reduce Cases of Mastitis in Your Flock Mastitis is an inflammation of the udder caused by bacteria. It leads to a loss of milk production and the quality…
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In part six of our “What’s Your Beef?” series on raising cattle on small farms, we look at some management items that you will want to pay attention to if…
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It’s not uncommon for dairy producers and their advisors to discuss culling rates and how many heifers need to be raised to maintain or grow the milking herd. The conversation…
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In part four of our “What’s Your Beef?” series on raising cattle on small farms, we present several management factors for your beef cow-calf herd to take into consideration. This is…
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On‐Farm Perspectives from CNY Dairy Producers Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other emerging contaminants have been gaining attention across agricultural, environmental, and public health sectors. Slowly, we have expanded our understanding of…
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In part three of our “Solar Grazing“ series, meet some graziers and learn about their operations. In this article, we will look at how each solar grazier has organized their operation and how they have benefited from membership in…
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How to care for a ram once your breeding season has ended. It is winter right now and your breeding season has probably ended. What should be done with your ram or rams? According to the questions I…
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In part three of our “What’s Your Beef?” series on raising cattle on small farms, we help you answer the questions of how to safely and efficiently feed and handle large beef cattle. This…
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The Cornell Small Farms Program contributed to a Cornell CALS white paper on COVID-19 impacts on food and farming, offering insight on the livestock industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals, families, communities, and businesses throughout New York state, and continues…
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