Nutrition

Water: The most important nutrient

04/24/2012 9:01:14 PM

Don't overlook the importance of an abundant, high-quality water supply for lactating cows. Here are some watering space guidelines shared at the 2012 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. ... Full story.

Understand rumen tissue changes

04/20/2012 3:58:50 PM

Adaptation of the rumen epithelial tissue to dietary changes during the transition period is critical to maximizing a cow's health and productivity when she enters lactation. ... Full story.

Ration strategies for hot weather

03/19/2012 9:21:47 PM

Some areas of the country are already seeing temperatures conducive to heat stress. Use this advice to keep lactating cows on track. ... Full story.

Podcast offers advice on MUN

03/15/2012 6:15:57 AM

Milk urea nitrogen can be a useful tool for measuring the protein status of dairy cows. Learn more about it in this Purdue Dairy Digest podcast. ... Full story.

Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference coming up

03/04/2012 8:43:09 PM

The conference will be held April 24-25 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Presentations will focus on nutrition and animal health, milk components, forage management and current issues. ... Full story.

Florida nutrition symposium proceedings available

02/23/2012 9:42:45 PM

Tap into what the experts had to say recently about forage digestibility, amino acid balancing, rumen fermentation and more. ... Full story.

Should you worry about mycotoxins in DDGS?

02/11/2012 7:17:51 AM

A survey published this year has some good news. ... Full story.

Advice on feeding direct-fed microbials

02/03/2012 1:34:11 PM

Direct-fed microbials are a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms used as feed additives. Learn more about their use in transition cow and fresh cow diets. ... Full story.

Recording of feed and water systems webinar now online

01/31/2012 11:32:33 AM

A recording from a recent Penn State “Technology Tuesdays” webinar, “Cow-Centered Housing Series: Feed and Water System Design and Management,” is now available. ... Full story.

Tips for feeding controlled-energy diets

01/18/2012 8:51:33 PM

If your fresh and high-producing cows always have a sharp loss in body condition after calving, a greater occurrence of metabolic disorders, and delayed resumption of estrus, then it might be time to check your nutritional management. At the top of your nutrition checklist should be: Are you overfeeding energy to your dry cows? ... Full story.

Get the facts on grass forages and magnesium

01/11/2012 7:48:33 PM

A new fact sheet, entitled “Grass Forages and Magnesium Status of Dairy Cattle,” is available from the University of Wisconsin – Extension forage team. ... Full story.

4 tips for a successful transition period

01/03/2012 9:58:28 AM

When managed correctly, the transition period can positively influence milk production, health, reproductive success and, ultimately, profitability. To help your cows navigate the transition period and reap the benefits postpartum, it’s critical to focus on the prepartum cow, especially during the three weeks prior to calving. ... Full story.

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