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Summer 2004
06/16/2004
Mike Hutjens
Our summer, 2004 electronic newsletter, features a unique program that you may want to participate in; a virtual roundtable discussion on the Internet. Dr. Geoff Dahl is offered two presentations (multiple milking in early lactation and impact of light and day length) on June 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm U.S. Central Daylight Time. Both presentations are free, but you must go our DairyNet web site to register (click on the menu item and round table you are interested in and follow the directions). You will receive details before the conference date on how to log on and participate. The following articles and questions may be interest to you also.
Events
June
Jun 16–17, 2004
Jun 22, 2004
Jun 25, 2004
Jun 28, 2004
Jun 29, 2004
July
Jul 1, 2004
Jul 2, 2004
Papers
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Michael F. Hutjens, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana
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Geoffrey E. Dahl
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Dr. Larry Firkins, Swine Extension Veterinarian, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
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Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois, Urbana
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Michael F. Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois, Urbana
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Michael F. Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois
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Ted L. Funk and Randy E. Fonner
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Richard L. Wallace, Douglas A. Hilgendorf, and James A. Campbell
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Darrel J. Kesler
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Darrel J. Kesler
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Geoffrey E. Dahl
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Geoffrey E. Dahl
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Molita M. Birchen and Richard L. Wallace
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Peter D. Constable and Dawn E. Morin
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Peter D. Constable, Ahmed F. Ahmed, and Nabil A. Misk
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Juan J. Loor, James K. Drackley, Sandra L. Rodriguez-Zas, and Harris A. Lewin
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Erin L. F. Graves and James K. Drackley
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Stephani M. Hess and Michael F. Hutjens
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Becky J. Meier, Mike Hutjens, Heather M. Dann, and Roger D. Shanks
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Marlene Rivera, Wenping Hu, and Michael R. Murphy
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Roger D. Shanks
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Neal R. Merchen
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Michael F. Hutjens
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Michael F. Hutjens
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Michael F. Hutjens, Department of Animal Sciences, Urbana, IL, 61874
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Michael F. Hutjens, Department of Animal Sciences, Urbana, IL, 61801
Ask an Expert
- Calves & Heifers — I would greatly appreciate receiving inormation regarding the ammonia release method for estimation of rumen undegradable protein. I am interested in setting such method; either the method or where to find it would be of value. Thank you very much.
- Reproduction — artificial insemination
- Feeding & Nutrition — cow feeding
- Feeding & Nutrition — Bypass fat manufacturing
- Feeding & Nutrition — Troubleshooting Dairy Herds
- Feeding & Nutrition — Copper for Jersey Cows
- Calves & Heifers — milk question follow up UHT
- Mastitis & Milking Systems — subclinical mastitis, SCC, SCS
- Calves & Heifers — milk problem
- Health & Disease — good health signs of a dairy cow
Conclusions
With record milk prices in the United States (over $20.00 per cwt), dairy managers are paying off debt and getting ready for the next period of lower milk prices. Futures markets are predicting $12.20 per cwt in December of 2004. The higher milk prices are related to reduced availability of BST, closure of the Canadian border preventing 80,000 replacement heifers from traveling south, and high replacement heifer prices (over $2000). Higher corn and soybean prices and low quality first cutting hay / haylage will reduce the profit margin (feed prices are up 20 percent compared to last year).
We welcome your participation on our web site. Have a great day!
