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 0 Comments
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 0 Comments
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 0 Comments
Have new employees? Share this video on finisher pig care with them 5.13.19 by Jamie Pietig, M.S. Due to the changing dynamics of today’s workforce, many of our animal care workers have limited experience with pigs. Read More 0 Comments
Calf Success: What you need to know about electrolyte therapy in young calves 4.23.19 by Ellan Dufour, M.S. Young calves are around 70–75 percent water by bodyweight and must be well-hydrated in order to stay healthy and grow to their full potential. Dehydration and severe electrolyte loss in calves can stem from several causes including inadequate water intake and heat stress. Read More 0 Comments
The black and white of feeding dairy beef 4.11.19 by James Gaspers, Ph.D. Dairy beef steers make up roughly twenty percent of the U.S. fed-cattle market and, with their relatively low purchase price, they can be an attractive option for finishing when corn prices are favorable. Read More 0 Comments
Re-evaluating heifer inventory and costs 3.20.19 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D. Recently dairy farmers have faced several challenges, and one of the largest of those challenges has been low milk prices, resulting in decreased profits. Read More 0 Comments
Forage inoculants and preservatives: Essentials for an optimal forage program 3.6.19 by Jon Pretz, Ph.D. Forage is a valuable farm feed ingredient — so why doesn’t forage quality get more attention? Read More 0 Comments
Calf care: Daily walk-throughs 2.20.19 by Ellan Dufour, M.S. When performing daily walk-throughs with your calves there are four things to consider. Read More 0 Comments
Don’t overlook the importance of colostrum this calving season 2.14.19 by Garrett Preedy, M.S. Calving time either has arrived or is approaching for many beef producers, and with it comes the joy of watching baby calves arrive, nurse, graze and grow to weaning. Unfortunately, not all calves make it to the pay window for producers. Read More 0 Comments
