Ask the Silage Dr: Butyric silage
Q. I have silage that tested high in butyric acid. Can I still feed it?A. When ensiling grasses and legumes with moisture levels greater than 70 percent, it can be common to have butyric...
View ArticleTop 5 priorities for fall/winter dairy feeding programs
1. Develop a PlanDevelop a plan for using homegrown forages and determine whether you need to purchase other forages.
View ArticleMiner Institute: Creating the perfect [cow] dining experience
A positive dining experience allows the cow to satisfy her behavioral needs for eating, resting, and rumination. And a satisfied cow will be productive, efficient, and healthy.
View ArticleAlfalfa hay quality, corn relationship effects on fermentation, cow...
Overall results in this experiment indicate feeding high moisture corn in alfalfa-based diets improved feed efficiency as well as N utilization efficiency, regardless of quality of hay.
View ArticleNutritionist: New products
New dairy nutrition-related products recently introduced to the market.
View ArticleCase Study: Interfering minerals – excess sulfur and potassium
The concentrations of interfering minerals are usually not high enough to be a concern; however, for copper, selenium and magnesium, antagonism commonly occurs under field conditions. Excessive intakes...
View ArticleCold weather feeding: Start with accurate forage analysis
Colder weather means livestock need more energy to be able to withstand harsh winter conditions outdoors, according to a forages expert with Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and...
View ArticleAdding options with annual forages
In many areas of South Dakota, the pasture acres are in short supply. The fact that at least so far in the growing season precipitation is below normal adds to those concerns. If those trends continue,...
View ArticleHarvest 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...
View Article5 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.
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleOpen 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...
View ArticlePurina 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...
View ArticleTips 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.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleNet 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.
View ArticleEconomics 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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