9th Annual PDHGA Conference Proceedings Table of Contents

Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore (Introduction)
Jolene Brown, CSP ................................................................................................ 19
Dietary Approaches to Keeping Calves Healthy
Dr. Jim Quigley........................................................................................................ 21
Easier Way of Bedding Calf Huts - Management Tip 1
Michelle Meier, Watkins, MN.................................................................................. 37
Modified Movable Palpation Rail Streamlines Heifer Health Work and Pregnancy Checks - Management Tip 2
John Phillips, Waterloo, IN ..................................................................................... 41
Using Digital Camera to Report Problems or Conditions to Dairy Owners - Management Tip 3
Chad Felgar, Whidbey Island, WA.......................................................................... 45
Using a White Board to Achieve Effective On-Farm Communication with Employees - Management Tip 4
Sarrah Biddle, Williamsburg, PA.............................................................................. 53
Cut Costs with Improved Bunk Management
Dr. Robbi Pritchard................................................................................................. 59
Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance
Dr. Temple Grandin................................................................................................. 69
Reducing Fear Immproves Milk Production
Dr. Temple Grandin................................................................................................. 75
Reproductive Technologies for Genetic Solutions
John Metzger........................................................................................................... 79
Exploring the Link Between Prepubertal Mammary Development and Future Milk Yield
Drs. Matt Meyer and Mike Van Amburgh ............................................................... 83
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Stop the Fighting on the Way to the Funeral Home
Jolene Brown, CSP................................................................................................. 97