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Harvest schedule for first cutting alfalfa

Alfalfa producers wanting to harvest alfalfa according to forage quality will want to keep a close eye on the growing degree days (GDD) in the next 10-15 days. Using the calendar as the standard for...

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5 reasons to feed colostrum beyond Day 1

A growing body of evidence is suggesting there may be value in including colostrum in calf diets for the second day of life and beyond.

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Do you know why you're feeding a TMR?

Since its inception in the 1950s, the total mixed ration (TMR) is now the most adopted method for feeding high producing, indoor-housed dairy cows in the world. Feeding a TMR helps a dairy cow achieve...

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The importance of dry matter: Tips for feeders and dairy producers

Dry matter (DM) is what remains when water (moisture) is removed from a feed. In the example corn silage report, you’ll see DM is listed at 35.9% (for simplicity, we’ll round to 36% DM). Another way to...

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Open data: A key to feeding 9 billion people by 2050

NPR’s “The Takeaway” program recently examined the “The Biggest Challenges Facing America and the World.” The episode included an interview with USDA Chief Scientist and Undersecretary Catherine Woteki...

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Purina dairy-beef feeding program

Purina Animal Nutrition has a new Purina Dairy-Beef Feeding Program, a complete nutrition program for feeding dairy steers from day one through finishing. In this program, three feeding tracks are...

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Tips on drug residues, lameness, and feeding – translated into Spanish

English and Spanish-speaking dairy owners and employees can learn more about extra-label drug use, the economic impact of cows stepping on sharp objects, and the importance of dry matter for feeders.

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The pros and cons of round bale silage

If you are considering round bales for silage storage, here’s a listing of the pros and cons to consider. Also get tips on when to cut and how to minimize losses when feeding.

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Net Wrap: A New Barrier

Because of the time and labor required to remove twine or net wrap from bales, most producers choose to leave the wrapping on them when feeding or grinding.

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Economics and Effects of Accelerated Calf Growth Programs

Author: judheinrichspennstatedairyextensionIncreasing heifer growth rates, regardless of the feeding strategy, will increase the possibility of decreasing age at calving, which can dramatically...

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