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We all know the signs of a clinical salmonella case – sudden weight loss, weakness, fever, explosive diarrhea and dehydration. If a cow produced 50 pounds of milk last night and none this morning, you know that salmonella could be the cause.
Although clinical cases are easy to spot, they can be only the tip of the salmonella iceberg. Other animals may harbor subclinical salmonellosis that can be just as damaging to your bottom line.
The concept of a forage-heavy ration might seem like a step back in time, but thanks to technology that ration is looking futuristic.
Cow genetics and herd management have made huge strides in the past 20 to 30 years, so it makes sense to have similar advances in crop production and fertility management.
Trace mineral absorption and use performs an essential role in dairy cow reproduction and hoof health. The trace minerals play critical roles in the proper functioning of enzymes, hormones and cells. Deficiencies can, and often do, result in less-than-optimal performance and lost opportunity cost.
Junior, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Intern at Alliance Dairies
Based in Trenton, Florida
Background
Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree?
I am majoring in diversified agriculture.
Q. What is your agricultural background?
I was born and raised on my parents' dairy farm in Land O’Lakes, Florida. Ever since I was little, I have been very active on our farm. I showed dairy cattle and swine at county and state fairs across Florida. I was also active in our local 4-H.
Q. What previous internship positions have you held?
During the summer of 2009, I worked at my parents' dairy farm.
Senior, Ohio State University
Corporate Communications Intern with Select Sires
Based in Plain City, Ohio
Background
Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree?
I'm studying agricultural communications with a minor in agribusiness.
Q. What is your agricultural background?
In the fifth grade, I started showing Holsteins for The Shannon’s Grain & Dairy of Mt. Sterling, Ohio.Q. What previous internship positions have you held?
In 2010 and 2011, I served as the Ohio outreach coordinator for Farm Safety 4 Just Kids based in Urbandale, Iowa.
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