Over the past few years, the dairy industry has made it a priority to feed higher forage diets with a correct balance of amino acids and an accurate ratio of lysine to methionine.
There has been a lot of press recently about genetic selection for production efficiency. Research in this area has far reaching implications with climate change, nutrient management and economics. However, how can feed efficiency (FE) be used on the farm right now?
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team has been working with approximately 60 farms evaluating corn silage quality over time. Within farms, it is amazing how much change is occurring in fiber and starch content and digestibility.
Baleage offers a quality and inexpensive option for silage production.
New fermentation technology delivers elevated levels of antioxidants, polyphenols and beneficial metabolites to deliver greater peak milk.
There’s growing buzz—and scrutiny—about this new corn silage harvesting technology.
Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products introduces Cow’s Match WarmFront Protein Blend calf milk replacer.
Automated feeders allow dairy operators to be calf managers, not just feeders.
Starlings can eat 50 percent of their bodyweight in feed a day.
Managing feed refusals is a balance between providing enough to ensure that each cow has access to all the feed she wants and minimizing waste.
Waiting for the ear to fill completely to max out crude starch content may not provide optimal starch digestibility.
A field study of fresh chop corn silage may persuade you to harvest corn silage a little earlier.
Alltech is partnering with Nestlé in the creation of a world class training center, the Dairy Farming Institute in China.
The silage had a final score of 96.71 and had a milk per ton estimated production of 3,766 lb.
Nearly 300 small dairy farms in New York, Oregon and Wisconsin participated in the study.
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl has winning forage samples on display at the east end of the Arena Building.
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5 areas where technology can help achieve feeding success.
Think you’re getting the same value from different fat sources?
Improvements in corn and alfalfa varieties and crop management may result in very energy- dense dairy feeds, but lower fiber content can become a concern.
Virtus Nutrition provides dairy nutritionists and producers with a tool to better balance for the essential omega-6 and omega-3 nutrients in their dairy diets.
Recent study finds nearly 30% of load cells out of whack or non-functioning.
Lysine is one of the first two limiting amino acids in a lactating cow’s diet and plays a critical role in milk production potential.
Developing cattle that will perform starts with proper management of the pregnant cow and continues on to the individual calf throughout its life.
The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.
The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.
The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.
Limit feeding can result in a 20% to 30% improvement in feed efficiency.
To maximize production of protein and fat, balance lactation diets for lysine and methionine.
The new 12,000 square-foot facility, located at the company’s headquarters in Quincy, Ill., will support a five-fold increase in Animate production to meet anticipated demand by dairy operators.