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Calcium is the most important mineral in milk, but magnesium may be the most critical mineral in the cow’s diet.
All hay contains some mold, but when mold becomes noticeable the decisions become important.
The timing of the rains can make it difficult for producers that are trying hard to put quality hay in the bale for next winter’s feed supply.
To calculate the value of manure, you’ll need to determine the nutrient content of the manure and how much manure you are applying.
Does silage have an expiration date? Learn how correctly harvesting, filling, packing and storing forage plays a part in its condition.
Sidedness in behavior – known scientifically as laterality – is commonly observed with dairy cows.
Hosting a string of events to celebrate their history, Hiland says “Cheers to 80 Years!”
The person who originated the adage, “It beats a snowbank” may have been thinking about feeding corn stalk bales. However, like most forages there can be quite a bit of variability in nutritional value.
Poisonous plants are responsible for considerable losses in livestock although many cases go unrecognized and undiagnosed due to a lack of knowledge of which plants could be responsible.
With the hot, humid and rainy return of summer, livestock producers can expect forage leaf and root diseases outbreaks in pastures.
Learn about the episode of Dirty Jobs that literally changed Mike Rowe’s career and provided millions of people around the world an opportunity to see more farms on TV than they ever had before.
Bedding, stall maintenance and cleanliness essential to cow comfort, stall use.
While there are several methods of dehorning dairy calves available, many producers prefer to use caustic paste.
Learn more about the Red and White purebred dairy cattle breed in the U.S.
A longer voluntary waiting period can benefit high producing cows.
Cornell University experts share how raising BMR sorghum sudangrass can create an abundant feedstuff that is high in feed value and yield; flexible to raise; and environmentally sustainable.
It is a rough go for dairy farmers these days. While milk price has improved a little from the disastrous prices of a couple of years ago, the current price is very close to breakeven production costs for many dairy far
A negative DCAD ration stimulates calcium resorption from bones and is also thought to allow more calcium absorption from the intestine.
Knowing an animal’s weight, especially in the case of calves and heifers, is an important key to management. Proper medication dosing; ration balancing and delivery; and breeding decisions all depend on accurate weigh
Applications could expand as the technology becomes more cost effective.
Fats in rations are an important component of any ration. They serve as an energy source for maintenance, milk production, body weight gain and performance.
South Dakota State University is the home of the Jackrabbits. The college also claims to be the home of a popular ice cream flavor.
If you are considering round bales for silage storage, here’s a listing of the pros and cons to consider. Also get tips on when to cut and how to minimize losses when feeding.
Butterfat appears to be the bright spot in an otherwise dim outlook for milk prices
Using a pain reliever like Meloxicam should be a consideration for dairy producers.
Feeding the next generation of dairy cows a little more often could be beneficial to long-term production.