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
Starting off on the right hoof: Nursery strategies to improve mortality and create more full-value pigs 2.7.19 by Lori Stevermer A universal truth exists in swine production: Pigs must eat and drink, not only to survive, but to thrive. Times of increased stress create the biggest challenge in getting pigs to eat and drink. Weaning is a stressful time for the young pig due to myriad factors. Read More 0 Comments
10 ways to increase dairy profitability in 2019 1.23.19 by Jon Pretz, Ph.D. Dairy producers across the United States continue to face countless challenges as they experience low milk prices and shrinking margins. Read More 0 Comments
It’s the start of PRRS season: Managing PRRS in swine herds 1.22.19 by Dr. Andrew Bents PRRS costs the industry an average of US$664 million per year. On a farrow-to-finish operation, financial losses can amount to approximately $75 to $150 per sow in inventory, depending on severity, previous exposure and how long the virus persists in the herd. Read More 0 Comments
Winter to-do list for cattlemen 12.13.18 by Twig Marston, Ph.D. Winter nutrition and management has many focal points but there are a few management decisions all cattle producers should place on their “to do” list. Read More 0 Comments
Mycotoxins: Staying ahead of the threat 11.28.18 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D. The 2018 corn silage harvest is complete and corn harvest is now in full swing. However, the weather this year has presented some challenges. Read More 0 Comments
