Fall herd management for increased profitability

8.15.18 by Butch Whitman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN

Profitability of cow-calf operations is largely determined by cow reproductive performance. Calf crop percentage and average weaning weight are primary factors influencing both total income and cost of production. Read More

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Battle of the sexes

7.27.18 by Mandy Gerhart

To further refine and more closely match the growing pig’s nutrient requirements, producers can also implement split-sex feeding in conjunction with phase feeding. Read More

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Calf Success: The pros and cons of feeding pasteurized milk to calves

7.26.18 by Ellan Dufour, M.S

Pasteurized whole milk is one of many strategies used to supply the liquid diet of growing calves. This whole milk can be sourced from several different areas of any given dairy operation. Read More

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Maximizing corn silage quality by monitoring dry matter

7.18.18 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D.

It’s nearly time to start thinking about corn silage harvest. Corn silage is typically an economical source of energy in dairy cattle diets, and quality silage begins with quality forage. Ensiling can only preserve what is already present in the crop. Read More

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Benefitting from creep feed and good management

6.20.18 by Daniel Herold, Ph.D.

Cow-calf producers often simply view creep feeding as a way to increase calf weaning weights beyond what can be produced with mother’s milk and available forage. However, the benefits of creep feeding can reach well beyond weaning weight Read More

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It takes Viligen™ to raise a pig

5.23.18 by Sharlie Hansen, M.S.

Supporting gut health for more all-value pigs. Hubbard Feeds, part of the Alltech Feed Division, has developed Viligen™, a blend of short-chain fatty acids, prebiotic components and minerals to address the need for enhanced gut health status in weaned pigs. Read More

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Preparing for alfalfa harvest

5.15.18 by Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Alfalfa is a staple in the diets of high-producing dairy cows across the nation due to its ideal contributions of crude protein and physically effective fiber in TMRs. Still, alfalfa remains one of the most difficult and challenging forages to harvest and store properly. Read More

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Calf Success: Why high-quality water matters

4.25.18 by Ellan Dufour, M.S

Often overlooked, water is the most important nutrient for dairy calves. It is required for all of life’s processes including the transport, digestion, and metabolism of nutrients, the elimination of waste materials and excess heat from the body, and the maintenance of a proper fluid-ion balance in the body. Read More

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The many benefits of adding yeast cultures to creep feeds

4.11.18 by Twig Marston, Ph.D.

Previously, protein and energy were the primary nutrients that nutritionists balanced in nursing calf diets. Now we can add feed additives (specifically yeast and yeast byproducts) and provide bioavailable trace minerals Read More

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First comes spring, then comes summer, and flies!

3.9.17 by Bruce Ziegler

Spring is here and along with it comes warmer weather and eventually the summer season. When war... Read More

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Fall herd management for increased profitability

Battle of the sexes

Calf Success: The pros and cons of feeding pasteurized milk to calves

Maximizing corn silage quality by monitoring dry matter

Benefitting from creep feed and good management

It takes Viligen™ to raise a pig

Preparing for alfalfa harvest

Calf Success: Why high-quality water matters

The many benefits of adding yeast cultures to creep feeds

First comes spring, then comes summer, and flies!

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Bruce Ziegler

Butch Whitman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN

Cadra Van Bibber-Krueger, Ph.D.

Daniel Herold, Ph.D.

Dr. Ed Bonnette

Ellan Dufour, M.S

Ernie Hansen, M.S.

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Jamie Pietig, M.S.

Jeff Harding

Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Lori Stevermer

Mandy Gerhart

Sharlie Hansen, M.S.

Stewart Galloway, Ph.D.

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

Twig Marston, Ph.D.

Tyler Melroe, M.S.