Manage dairy diets to keep sulfur and potassium in check
Excess sulfur and potassium can cause mineral nutrition problems in dairy cows.
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Podcast discusses potassium research study
Water is often considered to be the most important, yet often overlooked, nutrient in lactating-cow diets. This research looks at how potassium supplementation impacts water intake and performance of lactating cows.
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DairyCents now available for Android
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team’s mobile app, DairyCents, is now available for download on Android devices. It can be used to calculate income over feed cost and make feed-price comparisons.
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Feedipedia for worldwide livestock feeds
Feedipedia is an open-access information system on animal feed resources that provides information on nature, occurrence, chemical composition, nutritional value and safe use of nearly 1,400 worldwide livestock feeds.
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Nutrition's role in nutrient management
Feeding the correct forms and amounts of protein will not only reduce ration cost, but also improve the fertilizer value of manure.
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Researchers study potassium's effect on milk fat
Researchers at Washington State University and Clemson University are studying options to improve fat production in cows that have a normal fat test. Potassium may play a pivotal role. Here's what they know so far.
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Dairy producers – Get your water tested!
Water is the single most important nutrient for dairy cows.
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Factors to consider when using by-products
Mineral content, fiber level and moisture are some of the main nutritional factors to examine before using by-product feeds in dairy diets.
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Keep a clear head when feed prices soar
A common trap when margins are getting squeezed is improper cost-control strategies. A simple goal of focusing on what pays the bills is a great starting point when evaluating cost-cutting opportunities.
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Has your decision-making process become reactive?
It's the decisions made during times of uncertainty that can have the biggest financial impact on an operation's bottom line. Use these tips to evaluate how you’re making decisions when it comes to adding or cutting a technology or product.
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Extension program offers help for managing high feed cost
A look at the big picture can help you manage escalating feed costs. An upcoming Penn State Extension online and face-to-face workshop, offered next week and on Oct. 23, can help.
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