Profit Tips
Profit Tips: Tips for a successful transition period
A key goal during the transition period is to reduce social, environmental and metabolic stressors.
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Profit Tips: Watch out for the “dirty dozen”
Inconsistency in delivery times is one of 12 factors that contribute to TMR variation, says Tom Oelberg with Diamond V.
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Profit Tips: What’s the ideal plant population for corn silage?
When it comes to planting populations for corn silage, there’s no “one size fits all” recommendation.
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Control salmonella
“USDA data tell us that nearly half of all dairies are infected with Salmonella, and in herds over 500 cows, that number jumps to 61 percent.”
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Evaluate alternative starch sources
Corn grain has traditionally been the cheapest source of starch. However, in light of high corn prices, it is wise to evaluate other starch sources.
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Profit Tips: Tips for feeding controlled-energy diets
If your fresh- and high-producing cows have a sharp loss in body condition after calving, a greater occurrence of metabolic disorders and delayed resumption of estrus, then you might want to assess energy levels in your dry-cow diet.
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Profit Tips: What’s your feed shrink?
How much harvested forage or purchased grains and commodities are wasted on your operation? As of mid-January, a 1,000-bushel semi-trailer of corn grain was worth about $6,000.
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Are auto feeders right for your operation?
Automatic calf feeders are popping up on many dairy operations across the Midwest. Ann Hoskins, calf product manager for Vita Plus Corp., says the new technology offers plenty of opportunities, but it also requires a refocus on management.
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How to buy high-quality forage seed
One of the most important factors affecting successful forage establishment begins with purchasing high-quality forage seed.
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Take your financial temperature
Financial specialists at the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management have published a new series of financial fact sheets to help you gauge the health of your operation’s financial position.
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Take livestock transportation safety seriously
The transportation of livestock is considered an everyday event for those involved with animal agriculture.
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