Penn State Veterinary Extension Team

09/06/2024

Don't forget to register for the first webinar in the Applied Dairy Management series in Spanish: Systemic Inflammation in the Transition Cow - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We already have 100 people registered! The English version will be held on Monday, September 10th, at 1 pm Eastern Time.

No te olvides de registrarte para el primer seminario en linea de la serie de Manejo Aplicado de Lecherias en Español: Inflammacion Systemica en la Vaca de Transicion - Lo Bueno, Lo Malo y Lo Feo. Ya tenemos 100 personas registradas! La version en español se dicatara el lunes 9 de septiembre a la 1 pm tiempo del este de U.S.A.

Learn about systemic inflammation in dairy cows, including the latest findings, management strategies, and economic impacts in our bimonthly webinar series.

02/08/2024

Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Hayley Springer on being awarded the 2024 PA Innovator Award! 👏👏🥳🥳

10/30/2023

Transition cow management is an area that the dairy industry has been focused on for the last 20 years. Don't miss out on this Dairy Podcast Show episode, where Dr. Barragan covers some of the latest findings on inflammatory modulation in the transition cow.

El manejo de las vacas en transición es un área en la que la industria lechera se ha centrado durante los últimos 20 años. No se pierda este episodio del Dairy Podcast Show, donde el Dr. Barragán cubre algunos de los últimos hallazgos sobre la modulación inflamatoria en la vaca en transición.

Balancing the well-being and productivity of dairy cows demands a comprehensive, hands-on strategy. The key lies in enhancing their environment, enforcing pr...

10/17/2023

Nutrition is still one of the most important factors for properly managing dairy cows. Take a look at Dr. Van Saun's interview at the Dairy Podcast Show, where he covers important concepts regarding mineral management in dairy cow diets.

La nutrición sigue siendo uno de los factores más importantes para el manejo adecuado de las vacas lecheras. Eche un vistazo a la entrevista del Dr. Van Saun en el Dairy Podcast Show, donde cubre conceptos importante sobre el manejo de minerales en las dietas de las vacas lecheras.

Trace mineral nutrition is often underestimated in agricultural education, yet it remains indispensable for ensuring optimal livestock health and productivit...

10/05/2023

In case you missed Dr. Barragan's presentation at the World Dairy Expo, here is the recording.

En caso de que se haya perdido la presentacion del Dr. Barragan en la Exposicion Mundial de Lecheria, aqui esta la grabacion.

09/24/2023

The transition period has been an area for improving management for the last 30 years in dairy farming. Take a look at this Progressive Dairy Magazine, where Dr. Barragan discusses the latest research in systemic inflammation modulation during this period.

El período de transición ha sido un área de mejoramiento del manejo durante los últimos 30 años en la producción lechera. Eche un vistazo a este artículo de la revista Progressive Dairy, donde el Dr. Barragán analiza las últimas investigaciones sobre la modulación de la inflamación sistémica durante este período.

During the transition period, cows experience three main physiological challenges: (1) a drop in dry matter intake (DMI) and an increase in nutrient demands, predisposing cows to mobilize fat tissue and enter a negative energy balance, (2) immunosuppression and (3) systemic inflammation.

09/22/2023

Stop by at the Calf Management Workshop in Lewisburg to learn the latest tips on best management practices for calf care with Dr. Springer.

Pase a escuchar a la Dra. Springer hablar sobre las mejores prácticas de manejo para el cuidado de terneros en el taller aplicado de manejo de terneros de Penn State Extension en Lewisburg.

Learn about a variety of topics, including colostrum management, disease prevention, social housing, and the cost of raising heifers.

09/22/2023

Are you going to the World Dairy Expo? Stop by to say hi and learn about the best maternity management and newborn care practices with Dr. Barragan.

¿Ira a la Exposición Mundial de Lechería? Pase a saludar y a aprender sobre las mejores prácticas de manejo de la maternidad y becerros recién nacidos con el Dr. Barragan.

06/01/2023

https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/dairy/keep-your-dry-cows-cool-during-the-summer-months/article_fe87d3f5-8ad0-508a-8340-74e0f0448f79.html

Dairy cows do much better in colder and drier environments than in warm, wet conditions, so steps must be taken to prevent overheating during warm or humid weather.

06/01/2023

https://extension.psu.edu/tackling-hypocalcemia-and-systemic-inflammation-during-the-transition-period?j=729125&sfmc_sub=36674821&l=159_HTML&u=19168395&mid=7234940&jb=1003&utm_medium=email&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_campaign=DRYT_2023_JUNE_01_EM_GN_DAIRYDIGEST&utm_content=DRYT_2023_JUNE_01_EM_GN_DAIRYDIGEST&subscriberkey=0030W00003PuMiQQAV

Hypocalcemia and systemic inflammation are normal physiological processes in a transition cow, but when exacerbated they can predispose cows to develop diseases and have a poor performance.

04/04/2023

The Vet Extension team, along with Allied Milk Producers, attended the 2024 Multicultural Children’s Festival at WPSU. We gave out string cheese and dairy promotional items. Many kids were able to learn about mammary gland anatomy, milk production, and milking practices in dairy cows.

Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Marcela Martinez, Dr. Pedram Zarei (Dr. Barragan's graduate student), and Eva Strang were at the booth.

09/14/2022

Another very successful summer of research has concluded in the Penn State Extension Veterinary Team lab. We couldn’t be more pleased with all the hard work this year’s team has accomplished. Not only was high quality research performed, but also, young researchers were initiated into the scientific field. Our diverse team proudly represented 5 different countries (US, Colombia, Costa Rica, China, Iran and Argentina), speaking 4 different languages (English, Spanish, Irani and Chinese). From left to right, Jennine Lection (PhD Student, Physiology Graduate Program), Madyson Dailey (Undergraduate Student, VBSC Major), Pedram Zarei (MS Student, Pathobiology Graduate Program), Claudia Zheng (Undergraduate Student, VBSC Major), Esteban Jimenez (MS Student, Pathobiology Graduate Program), Jacquelin Spring (Undergraduate Student, VBSC Major), and Marcela Martinez (Research Technician, Penn State Extension Veterinary Team). Many thanks to all!

Otro verano muy exitoso de investigación ha concluido en el laboratorio del Equipo Veterinario de Extensión de Penn State. No podríamos estar más satisfechos con todo el arduo trabajo que ha realizado el equipo de este año. No sólo se realizó investigación de alta calidad, sino que también se inició en el campo científico a jóvenes investigadores. Nuestro equipo diverso representó con orgullo a 5 países diferentes (EE. UU., Colombia, Costa Rica, China, Irán y Argentina), hablando 4 idiomas diferentes (inglés, español, iraní y chino). De izquierda a derecha, Jennine Lection (estudiante de doctorado, programa de posgrado en fisiología), Madyson Dailey (estudiante de pregrado, especialización en VBSC), Pedram Zarei (estudiante de maestría, programa de posgrado en patobiología), Claudia Zheng (estudiante de pregrado, especialización en VBSC), Esteban Jimenez (estudiante de maestría, programa de posgrado en patobiología), Jacquelin Spring (estudiante de pregrado, especialización en VBSC) y Marcela Martinez (técnica de investigación, equipo veterinario de Penn State Extension). ¡Muchas gracias a todos!