Minerals http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals RSS Feed for Minerals en-us Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:26:38 GMT Study looks at mineral excretion by lactating cows http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Study-looks-at-mineral-excretion-by-lactating-cows-205362851.html Accurate estimates of mineral excretion by dairy cows are needed for nutrient management plans. Here is a look at research that shows the importance of knowing the mineral composition of drinking water and assayed mineral concentrations in milk. USDA develops phosphorus management tool http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/USDA-develops-phosphorus-management-tool-204829151.html A tool developed by USDA scientists can help farmers model phosphorus loss in runoff and determine ways to reduce these losses. Help for treating milk fever http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Help-for-treating-milk-fever-203652941.html A new podcast addresses treatment and prevention options for this economically important fresh-cow health problem. The 2001 Dairy NRC lives on http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/The-2001-Dairy-NRC-lives-on-203362391.html Many people still use the 2001 National Research Council (NRC) computer model to evaluate dairy cattle diets. Now there is a new version available for download. Podcast covers causes of milk fever http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Podcast-covers-causes-of-milk-fever-202488401.html Many of the clinical signs of milk fever are related to the lack of adequate calcium in the blood that allows for proper muscle function. Here is a look at the resulting stages of hypocalcemia. Heat stress season is coming http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Heat-stress-season-is-coming-202085831.html Are your lactating and dry cows ready? Here are some feeding and management practices to help you control the impact of heat stress on your cows. Get ready for summer heat stress now http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Get-ready-for-summer-heat-stress-now-201904731.html Here are several things you can do now to help avoid summer slump in milk production. PDPW Transition Cow workshop http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/PDPW-Transition-Cow-workshop-199510711.html Learn how to help transition cows manage through physiological, metabolic and nutritional changes at upcoming workshop on Apr. 9. Diet essential for controlling milk fever http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Diet-essential-for-controlling-milk-fever-199508711.html Transition diet management is essential for controlling hypocalcemia. Take preventative measures to manage blood calcium around calving to avoid a cascade of metabolic problems and health issues. Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference coming up http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/minerals/Tri-State-Dairy-Nutrition-Conference-coming-up-199126601.html The Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference will be held Apr. 23-24 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Here is a sneak peek at the conference agenda.