Maximizing innate immunity
Innate immunity in the bovine can be helped and hindered by management of stress and nutrition.
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Test forage for nitrates before you cut
Heat and drought stress can cause dangerous concentrations of nitrates to accumulate in summer annuals. Nitrate poisoning can cause abortions in cattle. High concentrations can even be fatal.
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5 nutrition strategies to beat the heat
When cows are heat stressed, intake levels drop. Here are some tips to help cows sustain feed intake and milk production.
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4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference on tap
Mark your calendar for June 13-14 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A variety of topics on nutrition and management are planned.
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Water analysis: Get a good sample first
An accurate water analysis begins with proper water sampling. Here are some recommendations for taking a water sample.
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Watch grazing systems closely
Management is critical to effectively manage early-season forage growth.
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Website connects buyers and sellers of bulk feed ingredients
Feed manufacturers and livestock producers have a new tool to save time and reduce costs when buying bulk feed ingredients. A newly launched website is designed to connect buyers and sellers of bulk feed ingredients quickly and easily.
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Dietary phosphorus: economics vs. environment
Byproducts such as distillers grains are often less expensive sources of nutrients than other feed ingredients, but these ingredients also have high concentrations of phosphorus.
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Milk fever mystery
A sudden rise in milk fever cases on one New York farm had farm staff perplexed. Find out what they think caused the problem and how they corrected it.
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Ration strategies for hot weather
Some areas of the country are already seeing temperatures conducive to heat stress. Use this advice to keep lactating cows on track.
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New feed nutrient technical note
"Animal Diets and Feed Management" focuses on managing feed inputs to reduce waste and nutrient excretion.
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