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Expert Answers - July 20, 2012
This year, we will be faced with drought-stressed corn (early corn that tasseled with no pollination to late corn that is only three feet tall and not tasseled).
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Expert Answers - June 15, 2012
What are common problems seen in calf programs?
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Expert Answers - May 18, 2012
Should I use caution when feeding dietary antioxidants to promote transition health?
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Expert Answers - April 20, 2012
The following answer is excerpted from a presentation by Mike Hutjens, professor emeritus of dairy science at the University of Illinois, at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in March.
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Expert Answers - March 16, 2012
Despite high feed costs, what are some of the opportunities for producers to maximize profits this year?
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Expert Answers - Feb. 17, 2012
There are several new and revised ration balancing software programs available to nutritionists today. What are the most important features you look for when evaluating the programs you will use in your practice?
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Expert Answers - Jan. 20, 2012
We are finding out more about oxidative stress and how it may contribute to metabolic inflammation in transition cows. The resulting inflammation may promote metabolic disorders. What are some of the nutritional opportunities to limit this problem?
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Expert Answers - Dec. 16, 2011
Will greater feeding frequency necessarily result in improved dry matter intake?
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Expert Answers - Nov. 18, 2011
What about feeding hay with calf starters?
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Expert Answers - Oct. 21, 2011
With a single dry period diet, how do I control for energy intake?
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Expert Answers - Sept. 16, 2011
Should you lower dairy ration crude protein levels?
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