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Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations

Aug 04, 2020

In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in popularity and can make excellent feed for milk cow rations when harvested at the correct stage of maturity and put up at proper moisture levels. These forages can provide additional fiber when carryover from the previous year is limited and can be used to supplement traditional hay and corn silage diets when there is a risk of limited summer forage production due to growing conditions...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 ›

Let me stress this…

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Jul 09, 2020

Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure go up a few points. But it is such a “wishy-washy” word. A stress to me…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Feeding whole milk to calves: Is this option right for you?

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Jun 17, 2020

Whole milk can be an excellent source of nutrition for calves if managed correctly. Some of the most common questions…READ MORE ›

Managing cattle on self-feeders

By Garrett Preedy, M.S., Jun 09, 2020

Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize performance and economics. However…READ MORE ›

Nutrition management considerations for summer heat

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., May 27, 2020

It is well-documented that summer heat can have both short-term and long-term impacts on the production potential of…READ MORE ›

POWERSTART Solo and the impact of feed budgeting on performance

By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D., May 18, 2020

POWERSTART™ Solo is a single-phase diet designed to be fed from weaning until 25 pounds of body weight. It was…READ MORE ›

To “de-” or not to “de-” — that is the confusion

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Apr 29, 2020

I receive a steady stream of questions from the internet every week. Most are fairly easy to answer, some are fun and…READ MORE ›

Beefing up against bad feet

By Tyler Melroe, M.S., Apr 14, 2020

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is — the potential for hoof injuries and infections exists in all types of…READ MORE ›