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Maximize cattle health with internal parasite control

Monday, September 24, 2018 10:09 AM

Dairy cattle behavior and appearance often make it easy to detect external parasites like flies, mange and lice.

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Are you ready for corn silage harvest?

Monday, August 27, 2018 10:17 AM

Most corn planting happened two to four weeks later than normal thanks to April’s blizzards and below-average temperatures

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Heat abatement for dry cows

Monday, July 30, 2018 9:32 AM

We are midway through the summer and on pace for above average heat for the season.

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Understand dietary fiber lingo

Thursday, July 12, 2018 11:30 AM

Have you looked at a forage lab analysis lately? On it you’ll find numerous fiber values that go well beyond the days of crude fiber.

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Wide swaths benefit alfalfa

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 8:54 AM

A year ago, I shared comments in this column illustrating the value of harvesting top-quality alfalfa silage both for your cows and your pocketbook.

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Raising, feeding a champion show heifer

Monday, April 30, 2018 9:33 AM

Temperatures closer to average and most of the snow disappearing remind many of us that the summer show season is just around the corner.

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Start early for effective fly control

Sunday, March 25, 2018 10:14 AM

Parasites and insects can negatively impact dairy cattle performance and profitability.

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Cold stress in dairy cows

Monday, February 26, 2018 10:42 AM

Timing for this column is a bit delayed as the days are getting longer and we’ve recently seen a few days above freezing.

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Feeding strategies without BST

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:01 AM

I want to start by wishing all the readers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Byproduct feed for dairy cattle

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:51 AM

Feed costs are the largest expense on most dairies. In addition to lower feed costs, byproducts can be used to increase the nutrient density in a dairy ration and extend forage or grain inventory.

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