Research Track
Shorter dry period reduces colostrum volume
Cows given a reduced dry period produced less colostrum in the next lactation, according to new research from Cornell University.
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Heat stress may trigger lameness
Did your herd suffer more claw horn lesions this past summer? It may be associated with heat stress.
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Heifers sort feed, too
When given the chance, heifers will sort their feed — just like lactating cows. Research published earlier this year in the Professional Animal Scientist evaluates the sorting behavior and dry matter intake of heifers exposed to five different hay-feeding strategies.
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Abrupt weaning hurts growth
Going “cold turkey” at weaning is stressful on all calves.
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Wooden brisket boards reduce stall use
Cows prefer to lie in free-stalls without wooden brisket boards, according to a study in the July Journal of Dairy Science.
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Growth rates and feed-gain ratios
Growth rates and feed-gain ratios
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Heifers do well on alternative proteins
A new study shows post-weaned heifers get good gains when fed grain mixes containing dried distillers grains or urea.
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Copper sulfate survey results
Foot baths that use copper sulfate increase the copper content of manure applied to fields.
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Calf growth unaffected by milk replacer fat sources
Different fat sources in milk replacer do not hurt pre- and post-weaning growth rates, according to a study presented in July at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.
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1X milking reduces milk yield
Once-daily milking, a practice that is gaining popularity in seasonal-calving herds in other countries, yielded mixed results during a recent study.
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It pays to cool dry cows
It is relatively easy to measure the effects of heat stress on milk production and reproduction in lactating cows, but have you ever wondered what cooling can do for your dry cows?
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