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Checking dry matter more frequently, and adjusting rations accordingly, could be equated to about $0.08 per head for an average dairy farm.
Researchers at Virginia Tech University have investigated what effects infusing extra acetate or propionate, or lowering the pH, would have on thermodynamics of VFA in the rumen.
Dairying in Israel is unique in that both large and small farms embrace technology and innovation.
As more farms adopt automatic feeders and group housing to raise their preweaned calves, more, too, is being understood about the factors that impact calf health in such rearing systems.
Only about 5% of U.S. dairy herd managers regularly assess body condition scores (BCS) in their herds, even though the value of routine body condition scoring has been well-documented.
After more than 20 years on the market in the U.S., robotic milking systems continue to gain popularity as farms battle the ongoing challenges of labor expense and shortages.
Similar to human fingerprints, cow noses are detailed, nearly unique, difficult to change, and remain the same over the life of an individual, making them ideal long-term markers of identity.
A recent study at a northern Colorado dairy showed whether cows had to wait a long time to be milked or a little did not have much impact on their subsequent activity and resting behavior.
Proficiency is an aspirational state that demands we make the most of the technologies.
The transition period is a critical and demanding phase for dairy cows and is associated with an increased risk for diseases and body condition loss. Technology can help to get the transition right.
The University of Idaho took a big step on Tuesday in efforts to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm.
Get the most out of your silage and your herd with the 2023 Silage Guide.
Hockel says the decision to apply fungicide to corn is a win-win when it comes to feedout. While needs are different for every farmer, the win comes in both tons and quality, he notes.
Because tar spot can develop as early as the third or fourth leaf stage, Whitlow says field scouting is especially important in determining when the corn crop should be harvested.
Incidence of diseases like tar spot can be mitigated during the growing season by employing field management practices and timely applying fungicide.
Quality corn silage begins with fertile soil as its foundation. Monitoring nutrients by completing soil tests and following up with nitrogen application when needed helps Chaffin establish a baseline for planting.
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus debuted more than 2,500 lbs. of butter that features 10 life-size sculptures of kids and animals, including the iconic butter cow, a goat and a pig.
There’s no doubt about it - manure management can be a real drag. One popular way to apply manure is by utilizing a dragline system. This method has been widely adopted and offers a multitude of benefits.
With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.
The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste.
Heat stress may still be an issue in some parts of the country, but winter’s chill isn’t far away.
The world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars and more will be on display at the 55th World Dairy Expo. Included in the programming is a line-up of seminars addressing global industry issues.
It’s common in swine and poultry nutrition, but “phase feeding” is not widely employed in preweaned dairy calf nutrition. There’s evidence to suggest it would be a valuable practice for raising calves as well.
It’s one of those diseases that is always going to be a threat, but also can be minimized and managed with great success.
Monitoring calves’ body temperature is a critical metric to maintaining their health, and is especially valuable if temperature changes can be detected early.
What if you could take your milking robot’s performance from average to excellent? In just 15 minutes a day, you can complete a few key assessments to help ensure it’s operating at the highest level.
Turning agricultural waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) is a win-win for farms: it generates an additional source of income and also mitigates the methane emissions from livestock manure.
Manure has tremendous nutritive value, but only if it is available to the crop and that crop is efficient at taking up those nutrients
