Nutrition Notes http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes RSS Feed for Nutrition Notes en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 11:24:08 GMT Calves need free-choice water http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Calves-need-freechoice-water-151851925.html A Purdue Dairy Digest podcast discusses the importance of providing free-choice water to calves. The latest on heat-treating colostrum http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/The-latest-on-colostrum-pasteurization-151127435.html Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine have proven that colostrum can be heat-treated with successful outcomes in a university research setting, but can the practice be applied with equal success on commercial dairy farms? That question was addressed in the team’s most recently published work in the Journal of Dairy Science. Feed delivery methods studied http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Feed-delivery-methods-studied-151127065.html Well-balanced rations are important for heifer growth and development. But a group of Purdue University researchers conclude that how the nutrients are delivered also can influence dry-matter intake, weight gain and feed efficiency. Preparation key to post-weaning slump http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Preparation-key-to-post-weaning-slump-151126885.html Weaning is a stressful time for calves. But pre-weaning nutritional adjustments can help ease the transition for young calves. Watch grazing systems closely http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Watch-grazing-systems-closely-150917195.html Management is critical to effectively manage early-season forage growth. Exploring calf auto feeders http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Exploring-calf-auto-feeders-150647175.html Here are some advantages and challenges of auto feeders, as well as some questions to consider before using the technology. Storing large round bales http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Storing-large-round-bales-150468605.html Research has shown that storage losses in large round bales stored outside and unprotected can be far greater than hay producers realize. Advice for weaning calves from automatic feeders http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Advice-for-weaning-calves-from-an-automated-feeder---150067865.html A gradual process can help calves prepare for weaning. Here's a look at what some farms are doing. Preparation key to skip weaning slump http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Preparation-key-to-skip-weaning-slump-147764085.html New research is showing there are steps that dairy producers can take to better prepare their calves and possibly even skip the post-weaning growth slump altogether. Podcast discusses auto feeders for calves http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Podcast-discusses-auto-feeders-for-calves-147555315.html Learn about some of the advantages and disadvantages of using automatic feeders for calves in this new podcast.