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Nov 25, 2020

Dairymen strive to successfully grow and harvest high-quality forages that can then be used as the basis for the lactating cow ration to maximize health and production while minimizing purchased feed costs. Even if forages are harvested under ideal conditions that allow for adequate fermentation, some conditions during fermentation and feed-out can create challenges...READ MORE ›

Thanksgiving, statistics and what they mean for you

By Ernie Hansen, M.S., Nov 16, 2020

As we near the end of 2020 — a year whose outcome no one could ever have predicted — I want to take a moment to…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: New recommendations on passive immunity in dairy calves

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Oct 21, 2020

Passive immunity in dairy calves is evaluated by measuring the serum total protein (STP) within the first 1 to 7 days…READ MORE ›

Late gestation cow management

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Oct 14, 2020

When planning the management program for the late-gestation cowherd, we need to be preparing for what’s next. “What’s…READ MORE ›

Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 23, 2020

It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time before the silage will reach its…READ MORE ›

Focus on the fundamentals to prepare for future success

By Jamie Pietig, M.S., Sep 17, 2020

Without a doubt, 2020 will go down in the record books as one of the most challenging years ever for the livestock…READ MORE ›

Understanding beef implants

By James Gaspers, Ph.D., Aug 13, 2020

Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They serve to increase muscle…READ MORE ›

Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations

By Ben Jensen, Aug 04, 2020

Co-author: Jon Pretz, Ph.D., dairy nutritionist In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in…READ MORE ›

Meeting customer needs during challenging times

By Stewart Galloway, Ph.D., Jul 29, 2020

Pork producers face new challenges every day — and often several at the same time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, much…READ MORE ›

Management and nutrition strategies to set heifers up for future lactation success

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 28, 2020

Raising replacement heifers represents a significant investment, accounting for roughly 15–20% of expenses on the farm…READ MORE ›