Research Track
Sand depth affects lying behavior
Don’t skimp on sand in free-stalls or it could hurt lying time, according to research in the July Journal of Dairy Science.
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Less bunk time may signal metritis
Cows that spend less time at the feed bunk before calving may be telling you they are at risk for developing metritis after they calve, according the University of British Columbia research.
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Calving clues you can use
Cows will tell you when they are about to calve. You just have to learn to understand their body language.
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Apply manure to soybeans and alfalfa
If you apply manure to soybeans or alfalfa, instead of corn, it can help keep nitrogen from ending up in the Gulf of Mexico where it can hurt marine animals, according to the USDA-Agricultural Research Service.
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CIDRs and Ovsynch: A good match for heifers
Do you have limited success catching heifers in heat and getting them bred in a timely fashion? If so, then you might want to try using a CIDR insert with a synchronization program.
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Palpation doesn’t increase pregnancy loss
New research suggests that rectal palpation of dairy cows does not increase pregnancy loss, contrary to previous thought.
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Grazing improves carbon storage in soil
Including grazing in a crop-rotation system may enrich the soil’s carbon content.
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Don’t add extra molasses to starter
Too much molasses in calf starter could lead to reduced intake and growth, according to Penn State University research reported earlier this year in the January Journal of Dairy Science.
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C. parvum most common in pre-weaned calves
The prevalence of certain cryptosporidium species in calves may be related to age.
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Heifers with low SCC give more milk
Heifers with an elevated somatic cell count in early lactation produce less milk during their first lactation, according to research in the March Journal of Dairy Science.
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Feed delivery need not occur at milking
Fresh feed delivery doesn’t necessarily have to coincide with milking time, according to research from the University of British Columbia.
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