Dairy Nutrition
For beef-on-dairy calves, weaning is more than the removal of milk. It is the first commercial test of the feeding program, and the results should be measured beyond weaning day.
El Niño could give winter annuals more time to grow. But less persistent snow cover and spring moisture conditions will help determine whether that head start translates into more forage.
Beef-on-dairy calves are driving dairy profitability, but outdated management practices are costing producers thousands in lost value before calves ever reach the feedlot.
Chromium supplementation is being explored as a way to support glucose utilization and metabolic health in dairy cows. Understanding the potential benefits, limitations and practical considerations can help producers and veterinarians evaluate its place in a nutrition program.
At Browns Dairy, a flour mill byproduct helps lower feed costs while YouTube gives viewers a look at the people and decisions behind the Oklahoma operation.
As water shortages squeeze corn silage acreage, new research is improving sorghum’s starch digestibility and its potential as a lower-water forage option for dairies.
The Dairy Management Inc. executive reflects on 25-year journey from advertising campaigns to science-driven partnerships that put dairy demand ahead of supply.
High-oleic soybeans can help add energy to dairy rations and potentially lower feed costs, but roasting methods, feeding rates and current ingredient prices determine the return.
Research findings, farm conditions and outcome measures can help guide probiotic selection and evaluation.
Protein is rewriting the dairy playbook: Why what’s in the milk now matters more than how much milk you make.
Cargill is helping McCarty Family Farms bring dairy nutrition to life with new interactive exhibits at its Kansas and Ohio dairy learning centers.
What can a 7-foot corn plant offer dairy cows? Michigan State researchers are evaluating its potential as a dairy forage.
Considering yeast supplementation for your cattle? Dr. Matt Dodd explains why the specific health goal and product research should guide the decision.
Amino acids could be the next piece of the puzzle for farmers looking to push milk protein higher as genetics continue to drive impressive gains in milkfat.
Annual ryegrass can stretch an acre further, providing quality forage while also protecting the soil.
Water quality can affect more than intake, with bacterial loads in troughs and pipelines potentially contributing to herd health, SCC and milk production.
Milk prices may be finding stability, but rising feed costs and plentiful global milk supplies could put more pressure on dairy margins heading into 2027.
Harvest moves fast, but slowing down to focus on packing can pay off by protecting feed quality and reducing losses throughout the year.
New thinking on forage particle size suggests the goal isn’t simply getting cows to chew more. It’s helping them spend more time where rumen health may benefit most: lying down.
At Bomaz Farms, higher corn silage chop heights are turning heads in the field. But for the Zwald family, it’s a carefully managed forage strategy built around balancing tonnage with high-quality feed.
Kernel processing isn’t a “set it and forget it” type of step. It’s a moving target that can determine how well corn silage performs in the bunk all year long.
The best corn silage starts with the right harvest call. A closer look at moisture, maturity and management decisions can help protect feed quality.
Higher dietary starch reduced methane emissions, but individual cows remained consistently high or low emitters, suggesting biology may play a larger role than previously thought.
Not all fat supplements work the same way, and understanding the role of individual fatty acids can help nutritionists fine-tune fat supplementation for each herd
Hot, humid weather can change how mineral ingredients behave, creating challenges for feed mills and nutritionists managing summer rations.
Lower corn and soybean meal prices are giving dairy producers a chance to lock in feed costs and protect margins, even as milk markets face continued pressure.
High-oleic soybeans are helping this Wisconsin dairy turn homegrown feed into lower costs, higher butterfat and greater control over its operation.