Forages
Prevent farm fires with an emergency response plan, fire extinguishers and proper hay storage.
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Smart feeding can lead to increased milk in robotic herds
Feeding a robotic milking herd may seem like a balancing act between what is fed at the bunk and in the box. Industry observations indicate consistency between both is the true driver of increased energy-corrected milk and components.
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'Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics, oh my!'
The effects of probiotic additives in dairy cows and calves, and how they can be affected by prebiotic supplementation.
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Time your manure applications and use cover crops to maximize ROI
Think of manure management as an opportunity, rather than expense, to maximize an investment that has already been made on the farm.
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Healthy cows face hidden aflatoxin challenges
The reduction of aflatoxin challenges that create health and production drags starts in the field.
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Stabilize milk production this fall
Understanding the reasons for a fall slump in milk production can help you keep milk production steady while maintaining cattle health and fertility.
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Shopping your silage piles
A major ration component is forage, and the nutrient content of these forages is frequently unknown until the pile, bunker or silo is opened.
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Minimizing wild yeast in 2022 silages
Filling silage storage quickly with clean plant material that is tightly packed minimizes the risk of yeast growth and boosts the likelihood of producing high-quality feed.
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I have manure; I don’t need anything else
Finding the right amount of manure to apply is about striking the balance between N-P-K levels.
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Managing forage inventory: Planning = profit
Planning ahead for winter feeding has big-time payoffs. If your current hay inventory is inadequate, your primary options are to reduce the number of animals, improve forage utilization or come up with more feed.
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