Holstein Herds Report New Lactation Averages in PA
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports new lactation averages from five area dairymen. Eby Cochranville with 22 cows yields 13 607 lb milk and 498 lb fat. Frey Lancaster 38 cows 13 020 lb milk and 516 lb fat. Retten Manheim nine cows 13 063 lb milk and 502 lb fat. Amble Atglen eight cows 11 545 lb milk and 487 lb fat. Wenger Rheems 34 cows 13 672 lb milk and 500 lb fat. 305 day mature equivalents and two milkings daily applied. PA State University supervised weighing and testing in the Herd Improvement Registry.
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Holstein-Friesian Assa of America
Brattleboro
Paul H Eby
Cochranville
J. Mowery Frey
Lancaster
Harvey Retten
Manheim
Earl L. Amble
Atglen
M. M. Wenger
Rheems
Pennsylvania State University
Record milk production reaches new January high
An estimated 9,697 million pounds of milk were produced on U.S. farms in January, up one percent from last year and 15 percent above January average. Farmers cite record feed rates offsetting adverse weather. Production per cow in reporting herds rose four percent from last year and 24 percent above February 1 averages.
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Crop Reporting Board
Fly Control Methods Improve Milk Yield in Cattle Study
Arkansas agricultural experiment tests show cows sprayed with methoxychlor plus Crag Fly Repellent produced 1,256 pounds of milk in 56 days, versus 1,245 with methoxychlor alone and 1,190 with no treatment. Returns per cow were $62.80 for the combination, $62.25 for methoxychlor alone, and $59.50 for controls.
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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Arkansas
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National Holstein Organization
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West Willow Farmers Association
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