Estimating DMI in dairy heifers
Dry-matter intake (DMI) is a valuable measure of dairy heifer productivity, but a difficult factor to assess. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin share the results of a large-scale heifer DMI study.
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Avoid these 6 silage-sampling mistakes
Sampling silage is important, but it’s also critical that the best sampling techniques are used to receive accurate results from the effort.
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Feed calves more to cut costs
Research from the University of Georgia shows that a higher up-front investment in calves can actually be the most cost-effective strategy.
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No more grain in the rain
It's raining, it's pouring. Now you have wet calf starter that needs to be thrown out. Here is an easy way to keep that from happening.
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Start your calves out right
Follow these calf starter tips to help fuel your calves’ growth and performance.
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Make it a smooth transition
As you transition from winter to summer calf-care protocols, what should be your top priorities for getting calves ready for a new season?
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Is the grass greener?
Farms utilize pasture to lessen stored forage demand during the spring and summer months, when quantity may be limited. But, how many producers can say they manage pastures to their fullest potential?
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Early season forage supplies
What are the different options to increase early forage produced on your operation? Your approach and priorities will depend on whether you need forage for lactating cows, dry cows, growing heifers or bred heifers.
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Know dry matter when buying or selling feeds
Water in feeds dilutes nutrients that have economic value. A new Dairy Issue Briefs article from The Ohio State University can help you price wet feeds more accurately.
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The 2001 Dairy NRC lives on
Many people still use the 2001 National Research Council (NRC) computer model to evaluate dairy cattle diets. Now there is a new version available for download.
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New warm-weather calf starter
Nutritional adjustments for cold stress have become fairly common in calf-rearing. Now there’s an option to fine-tune starter nutrition to compensate for heat stress as well.
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