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Information on nutrient management, manure, animal health, and financial resources.<\/p>\n

Management<\/h3>\n

Dairy Your Way<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication was created to provide information that will help producers explore the many choices available for today\u2019s dairy farms. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer for dairy farmers seeking success as milk producers, there are many options that can be profitable and satisfying.\u00a0Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE), 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

On-farm Composting of Large Animal Mortalities<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis bulletin provides the necessary information for large animal producers in Washington State to start and maintain a safe and effective on-farm mortality composting system.\u00a0Washington State University, May 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Dairy Waste Composting<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nPublication discusses: benefits of composting, how is compost produced, how much does composting cost, when is it beneficial to compost dairy manure and bedding, how is compost marketed, when is a centralized compost facility beneficial, and where you can get help in decision making.\u00a0Washington State University, May 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Calculating Dairy Manure Nutrient Application Rates<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nDescribes how to calibrate waste-handling equipment and calculate nutrient application rates. Covers calibration of typical equipment found on dairies, such as stationary guns, traveling guns, liquid wagons, and solids spreaders.\u00a0Oregon State University, November 2000<\/em><\/p>\n

Livestock Management and Water Quality<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication provides livestock owners and managers with techniques to address water quality issues.\u00a0Washington State University, May 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Cattle Vaccines: Recommendations and Available Products<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThe large number of cattle vaccines currently on the market has generated many questions about their content and use. This publication is designed as a quick reference guide to commercial cattle vaccines.\u00a0University of Wisconsin Extension, 2004<\/em><\/p>\n

Post-harvest Soil Nitrate Testing<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication describes the use of post-harvest soil nitrate testing as a tool for assessment of nitrogen (N) management in manured cropping systems west of the Cascade Mountains.\u00a0Oregon State University, November 2003<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Health<\/h3>\n

Cattle Vaccines: Recommendations and Available Products<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication is designed as a quick reference guide to commercial cattle vaccines.\u00a0University of Wisconsin Extension, 2004<\/em><\/p>\n

Animal Welfare: Understanding and Addressing Issues Related to the Well-being of Livestock<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication provides an overview of the implications of animal welfare issues for livestock producers and how to minimize or avoid practices that compromise animal welfare.\u00a0Oregon State University, March 2003<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Nutrition<\/h3>\n

Alternative Forage & Fodder Crops<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis website describes the historical use of forage and fodder crops for animal feed and its modern day significance, based on high feed costs. It also provides information and result on research conducted by the WSU Whatcom County Extension office.<\/p>\n

Dairy Nutrient Management Alternatives<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nPublication discusses: alternatives available to dairy farmers, which alternative is best for your herd, investment costs, annual fixed costs, annual operating costs, and where you can get help to determine the best alternative for your herd.\u00a0Washington State University, May 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Manure Application Rates for Forage Production<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication explains how to estimate the amount of manure to apply for forage production. Applications and rates are based on soil tests and growing conditions in western Oregon.\u00a0Oregon State University, July 2007<\/em><\/p>\n

Managing Dairy Grazing for Better Grass and More Milk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication provides information on how plants grow most efficiently, how cows\u2019 use of pasture interacts with plant growth, how to establish and maintain a high-producing pasture, and how to develop a balanced fertilizer program.\u00a0Oregon State University, Revised April 2004<\/em><\/p>\n

Feed management: A tool for balancing nutrients on dairies and other livestock operations<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication suggests ways to improve feed management and avoid overfeeding phosphorus and potassium. Proper ration balancing is good for the environment and the producer\u2019s bottom line.\u00a0Oregon State University, July 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Pastures: Sustainable Management<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis publication addresses numerous aspects of sustainable pasture integration, grazing rotation strategies, and management options.\u00a0NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2006<\/em><\/p>\n

Pasture and Hayland Renovation for Western Washington and Oregon<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication is designed to help you achieve a successful forage seeding whether you\u2019re a beginning or experienced forage producer.\u00a0Washington State University, 2002<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Financial<\/h3>\n

Economic Impact of Washington Dairy Farms: An Input-Output<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis report describes the economic state, conditions and trends for Washington State dairy farm production and to estimate its state level economic impact.\u00a0Washington State University, October 2007<\/em><\/p>\n

Analysis Basic Milk Pricing Concepts for Dairy Farmers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nPublication discusses how federal milk marketing order prices are calculated and how they affect the price farmers receive for milk.\u00a0University of Wisconsin Extension, 2008<\/em><\/p>\n

Understanding Dairy Markets<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis is the website of the University of Wisconsin Dairy Marketing and Risk Management Program and is maintained by Prof. Brain W. Gould of the Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics. It contains market information and price risk management principles.<\/p>\n

The Economics of Dairy Nutrient Management<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis publication addresses many important physical and economic issues in dairy nutrient management. To assist you in designing a nutrient management system, a set of linked spreadsheets can be downloaded.\u00a0Washington State University, March 2003<\/em><\/p>\n

Dairy Policy Issues for the 2012 Farm Bill<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
\nThis report is intended to help sort through the myriad of dairy policy alternatives that will likely be considered as the next farm bill process evolves.\u00a0University of Missouri-Columbia, April 2010<\/em><\/p>\n

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): Dairy Programs<\/a><\/strong>
\nDairy Programs assists the dairy industry by providing stability and orderliness in the dairy marketplace, while at the same time assuring the availability of an adequate supply of high-quality milk and dairy products for U.S. consumption.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Additional Resources<\/h3>\n

Washington State University, Veterinary Medicine Extension<\/a><\/strong>
\nWashington State University Veterinary Medicine Extension helps build connections between industry, producers, veterinarians, and students throughout the state of Washington.<\/p>\n

Washington State University Extension: Central Washington Animal Agriculture Team<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis website provides research-based information to Washington livestock producers and natural resource managers to improve their economic status and quality of life while they create a quality product in a sustainable manner.<\/p>\n

Whatcom Conservation District<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis organization develops programs to help you through the process of properly assessing, managing, and reducing the risks associated with applying manure to your fields and how to individually manage your fields.<\/p>\n

eXtension: Resources for and about the Dairy Industry (DAIReXNET)<\/a><\/strong>
\nDAIReXNET is a national, extension-driven web resource designed to meet the educational and decision-making needs of dairy producers, allied industry partners, extension educators and consumers.<\/p>\n

Healthy Animals<\/a><\/strong>
\nAn online compilation of animal health-related research news published each quarter by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). ARS is the chief scientific agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Management<\/h3>\n
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Dairy Your Way<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em>
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