Profit Tips
Should I mix my own calf starter on farm?
t might be a tempting way to cut feed cost, but mixing your own calf starter or calf grower requires some careful considerations, says Christy Stanley, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed calf and heifer specialist.
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Have an organizational chart
A key step to make your dairy a success is to develop an organizational diagram, says Tom Fuhrmann, veterinarian and owner of DairyWorks, a management consulting firm in Arizona.
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Get help with sizing milking parlors
The University of Wisconsin Milk Quality web site recently introduced a new weekly series on milking systems and parlor management.
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A look at once-a-day calf feeding
There are advantages and challenges of feeding calves once per day in a group-feeding system, says Brad Heins, assistant professor of dairy and animal science at the University of Minnesota.
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Milking prep: A forgotten priority
How often do you, as a manager, evaluate what’s happening in the parlor?
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How consistent is your calf-feeding program?
Variation in the amount of milk replacer powder and water levels used to mix the powder leads to inconsistency in the diet.
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Check out this encyclopedia
A new technical bulletin that focuses on managing feed inputs to reduce waste and nutrient excretion is available from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
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How to maximize BMR corn silage yields
Koepke Farms Inc., Oconomowoc, Wis., has been feeding brown midrib corn silage since 2004.
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Calculate your silage bag capacity
A new spreadsheet is available to help you estimate the quantity of forage in a silage bag.
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New SCC benchmarking tool
A new online tool allows you to compare your herd’s bulk tank somatic cell count to other herds around the nation.
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Farm-based first aid and CPR
Agriculture is a hazardous business. The constant involvement with heavy equipment, the long hours, and potential for exposure to toxic substances or dangerous situations can make agricultural employment a daily hazard.
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