Gilts

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Developing and Selecting Replacement Gilts
Jan 17, 2023
Replacement gilts are essential for maintaining the productivity of the sow herd. Many producers experience a high loss of sows from their herd, which increases the number of replacement gilts that are needed each year as a result. However, having replacement gilts with less-than-optimal qualities increases the likelihood of those animals not making it into the herd...READ MORE ›
Dairy Cow Eating Forage
Assessing the 2022 Corn Silage Quality
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jan 09, 2023
The 2022 corn silage harvest has been completed, and this year’s crop is now either in storage or being fed. Dry…READ MORE ›
Corn Stalks
Bedding: An annual approach
By James Gaspers, Ph.D., Dec 09, 2022
In a popular YouTube video, Admiral William McRaven, a retired four-star admiral with the U.S. Navy, states, “If you…READ MORE ›
Corn Silage
Where is the corn?
By Ben Jensen, Nov 28, 2022
After another fantastic fall harvest, it is now time to sit back and start collecting data from this year’s crop to…READ MORE ›
Dairy cow in winter
Minimize the effects of cold stress on your herd this winter
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Nov 21, 2022
Since autumn was so mild in the upper Midwest this year, it seems hard to believe, but the truth is unavoidable: Winter…READ MORE ›
LLRC2
What can research do for you?
By Lori Stevermer, Nov 09, 2022
On any given day, owners, managers and employees of pig farms must deal with multiple issues, such as pig health,…READ MORE ›
Dairy Calf
Ensure your calves reach their full potential with Blueprint®
By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Oct 31, 2022
When it comes to raising great replacement heifers, our goal is simple: maximize performance while supporting optimal…READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
Bloat: Risk and intervention
By Josh Stroh, M.S., Oct 05, 2022
As new cattle arrive at the feed yard, phone calls inevitably follow to veterinarians and nutritionists regarding bloat…READ MORE ›
Nursery Pig
Challenging industry norms: zinc oxide and gut health in pigs
By Ernie Hansen, M.S., Sep 21, 2022
Continuously challenging accepted norms is often the instigation of new technologies. For example, the most accepted…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cow Eating Forage
In-organic vs. Organic: Which trace mineral form are your dairy animals eating?
By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 12, 2022
When visiting dairy producers, I am always curious to learn more about their feeding programs. One area I make a point…READ MORE ›