Research update: Supplementing immunoglobulins in calf milk replacer

8.27.19 by Ellan Dufour, M.S.

For both ethical and economic reasons, the push to reduce antibiotic use in calf-raising facilities continues to increase, and new research attempts to illustrate various ways that calf managers can implement realistic and sensible disease-prevention strategies in their calf raising programs. Read More

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Nutritional strategies for starting calves

8.15.19 by Twig Marston, Ph.D.

In the cattle business, there are few things as rewarding as getting weaned calves and newly arrived feeder cattle off to a good start. The first 30–45 days after weaning and/or commingling can set the tone for calves’ lifelong health, performance and profitability. Read More

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Salmonella and your backyard flock

8.14.19 by Guest Bloggers

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella is the cause of an estimated 1 million foodborne illnesses in the United States every year, including 19,000 hospitalizations and more than 300 deaths. Read More

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5 keys to healthy, productive fresh cows

7.25.19 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D.

Currently, one of the biggest opportunities for increased performance on our dairy farms centers around our fresh cow program. Fresh cows have a great opportunity for production potential, but if we do not set them up for success properly, they will not be able to achieve an optimal level of production. Read More

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Tail-biting in pigs: Why AllBite is the answer

7.22.19 by Lori Stevermer

Tail-biting can affect either a single pig or an entire pen. It can be sporadic or chronic, but one thing is certain: Tail-biting is a vice behavior that frustrates animal care workers, farm managers, swine nutritionists and veterinarians alike. Read More

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Alternative forage crop options

7.16.19 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D.

It’s no secret that there have been weather-related challenges across much of the U.S. this spring. Due to conditions like excessive snow and cold or relentless rainfall and cloudy days, planting delays have been widespread, causing many to reconsider their seeding decisions if spray and fertilizer weren’t already applied. Read More

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Calf Success: Seasonal growth rates of Holstein heifer calves

6.27.19 by Ellan Dufour, M.S.

It is common knowledge for some but less well-known by others that seasonality has a significant impact on the performance of pre- and immediately post-weaned dairy heifer calves. Read More

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The stocker calf enterprise

6.13.19 by James Gaspers, Ph.D.

The three most important factors of a successful stocker enterprise are management, calf health, and nutrition. Read More

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Building a better you: Improving your swine business through the Start-Stop-Continue exercise

5.28.19 by Stewart Galloway, Ph.D.

The Start-Stop-Continue exercise is a simple but useful tool for both personal and team development. As individuals, we’re always tempted to do more, but we don’t often evaluate what we should stop doing. Read More

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Alfalfa heaving: A potential concern for this year’s alfalfa crop

5.14.19 by Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Alfalfa stands across the Midwest are sometimes damaged during the winter and early spring. Winter injuries are most commonly the result of extremely low or fluctuating temperatures, persistent ice sheeting and lack of snow cover. Read More

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Research update: Supplementing immunoglobulins in calf milk replacer

Nutritional strategies for starting calves

Salmonella and your backyard flock

5 keys to healthy, productive fresh cows

Tail-biting in pigs: Why AllBite is the answer

Alternative forage crop options

Calf Success: Seasonal growth rates of Holstein heifer calves

The stocker calf enterprise

Building a better you: Improving your swine business through the Start-Stop-Continue exercise

Alfalfa heaving: A potential concern for this year’s alfalfa crop

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Dr. Ed Bonnette

Ellan Dufour, M.S.

Ernie Hansen, M.S.

Garrett Preedy, M.S.

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Henrique Cemin, Ph.D.

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Jamie Pietig, M.S.

Jeff Harding

Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Lori Stevermer

Luke Swalla, M.S.

Paul Windschitl, Ph.D.

Sharlie Hansen, M.S.

Stewart Galloway, Ph.D.

Todd Owens, M.S., P.A.S.

Twig Marston, Ph.D.

Tyler Melroe, M.S.