Nutrition
Know the signs of heat stress
Even when it’s not that hot out, animals can be affected by heat stress.
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Should you use that feed additive?
Use these guidelines to decide.
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Be aware of grass tetany problems
Lush, green, rapidly growing grasses present a considerable risk for grass tetany, regardless of season. The combination of high potassium and low magnesium and calcium in these forages is thought to be the primary cause of grass tetany.
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Manage lameness in winter
It is estimated that every lame cow costs between $300 and $400. Use these tips to manage lameness.
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Nutritional conditions that may affect reproductive performance
The reproductive performance of a dairy herd can be affected by three nutritional issues.
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Managing retained placentas
Take into consideration these nutritional factors.
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Nutritional management of the dry cow
Proper management and nutrition while dry is crucial for obtaining maximum milk production in the following lactation.
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New tool for determining feed quality
Ask your nutritionist if he has heard about infrared cameras for detecting heat loss in bunker silos.
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Watch for aflatoxins in feedstuffs
Aflatoxin-contaminated corn or other feed grains contaminated with aflatoxins pose risks to dairy cattle.
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Feeding new crop corn silage
If you must start feeding new crop corn silage, have a digestibility analysis done.
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New nutrition Web pages for consumers
New USDA nutritional tools part of “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”.
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