Information System
on Organic Livestock Farming

1. Organic Best Management Practices (OBMPs) for prevention and treatment of mastitis.
2. OBMPs for least-toxic fly control for dairy.
3. Compile and analyze existing research results on organic rotational grazing.
4. OBMPs for least-toxic parasite management for dairy cattle, including calves.
5. OBMPs for calf management and system designs which maximize health and productivity and allow for expression of natural behavior.
6. Evaluation of seasonal dairying - analysis of impacts on land, costs, and how this could fit into a diversified organic farming operation.
7. Evaluation of teat dip formulations for efficacy and compliance with organic regulations.
8. Milk replacers comprised of organic ingredients and approved materials.

Comments

• Re-design milk house to fit grazing systems.
• Regulatory requirements for micro-dairying.
• Approved dry cow treatments.
• Cost/benefit analysis of the dairy herd conversion regulation under NOP.
• Keeping calf on the mother and weaning in six months.
• Evaluate nurse-cow rearing as an alternative enterprise, especially dairy beef.
• Long-term research on on-farm bred, on-farm fed cows.
• Research into pasture species mixtures that improve animal productivity and extend grazing season.
• Alternative feed sources (high energy feeds, molasses, distillers, sunflower seeds, and or hulls).
• Herbs and other plants to grow to optimize cattle health in pastures and hedge rows.
• Analyze various breeds that best fit organic dairy production.
• Practical, definitive animal identification technology to ensure unambiguous herd membership.
• Study for CLA, omega-3 fatty acids in dairy products from different organic production systems.
• Role of increased Omega 3 fatty acids in cows milk intended for human infant nutrition.
• Use of ultraviolet/pressure pasteurization.
• Research types of machinery and practices being utilized by the disabled.
• Alternative housing systems with natural ventilation.
• Evaluation and problem solving for organic dairies in southern climates.
• Development of professional Veterinary Workshops on alternative treatments for organic dairy herds.