Resources Nutrition http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition RSS Feed for Resources Nutrition en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:29 GMT Three things you must know about starch http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Three-things-you-must-know-about-starch-151675015.html Starch content in a ration can be evaluated in three different ways: crude starch, fecal starch or rumen degradable starch. Manage corn silage starch digestibility http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Manage-corn-silage-starch-digestibility-151504735.html Routinely test your corn silage to account for changes in starch digestibility. What you're feeding today is not what you were feeding last fall. Watch grazing systems closely http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Watch-grazing-systems-closely-150917195.html Management is critical to effectively manage early-season forage growth. Water on pastures: Does it pay? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Water-on-pastures-Does-it-pay-150649865.html Labor and cost spent getting water into each paddock may pay for itself quicker than almost any other management practice on the farm. Storing large round bales http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Storing-large-round-bales-150468605.html Research has shown that storage losses in large round bales stored outside and unprotected can be far greater than hay producers realize. Study examines mixer effect of diets with distillers grains http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Study-examines-mixer-effect-on-diets-with-distillers-grains-150201385.html Diet affects milk fat yield and concentration. Research shows that the type of mixer used also has an impact, especially when increasing levels of distillers grains are fed. Should you harvest drier corn silage? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Should-you-harvest-drier-corn-silage-150178875.html It can be a good way to increase corn silage starch content and save on purchased corn, but be aware of the risks if you go too far. Grazing time is here http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Grazing-time-is-here-150141015.html Take advantage of lush, green pasture growth while you can. With a new season the key is pasture management. Check out these teaching materials http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Check-out-these-teaching-materials-149979105.html Modules are available to help you train and improve the skills of dairy workers in six subject areas. The materials include both English and Spanish versions. Enhance repro performance with EFAs http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/nutrition/Enhance-repro-performance-with-EFAs-149760625.html Dairies committed to reproductive excellence know nutrition is a key driver of reproductive success. A sound nutrition program helps promote a healthy uterus during and after calving and enables cows to perform at their best.