Dairy cow in winter

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Minimize the effects of cold stress on your herd this winter
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 is right around the corner. Record snowfall levels and cold temperatures are being predicted for many parts of the U.S. When temperatures drop, dairy cattle are at risk for cold stress...READ MORE ›
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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 ›
Cutting Silage
Early corn silage chopping: Good or bad?
By Ben Jensen, Aug 22, 2022
Nobody would argue that corn is not a highly versatile and valuable crop. Just ask any FFA member, and they will tell…READ MORE ›
Grazing Cattle
Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning: Similarities and differences
By Daniel Herold, Ph.D., Aug 02, 2022
Some occasions bring immediate job satisfaction, like watching a wet calf shake its head and find its first meal.…READ MORE ›
Alfalfa
Don’t underestimate alfalfa’s potential during times of high commodity costs
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 20, 2022
The last couple of years have led to uncertainty in commodity market pricing, and this year has been no different,…READ MORE ›
Swine Production
Swine production: A holistic approach
By Morgan Hart, Jul 18, 2022
Most commonly, when the word holistic is used within the swine industry, authors are referring to the use of non-…READ MORE ›