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Fresh cow success goes beyond nutrition

Monday, February 25, 2019 10:16 AM

Transition dairy cows go through many stressful changes within a short time. After calving, the cow has large energy demands for lactation and cannot consume enough feed to meet these demands.

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Can you feed reduced-lignin alfalfa with BMR corn silage?

Monday, January 28, 2019 1:08 PM

High-quality forages are essential to maximize performance in lactating dairy cows, especially if your goal is to feed high-forage diets

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Maintain calf health, performance in cold weather

Monday, December 24, 2018 12:41 PM

Although the official start to winter is now upon us, we have already experienced several weeks of cold weather. In sub-freezing temperatures, calves (and all mammals) are motivated to maintain internal body temperature.

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Factors in fall milk slump

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 3:46 PM

Summer heat and humidity are long gone. Despite the more ideal temperatures for cows, many farmers have been disappointed with production in the past few months.

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Will this product be worth the investment?

Monday, October 29, 2018 9:10 AM

Several thousand dairy producers gathered in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago to attend World Dairy Expo. Nearly 900 exhibitors participated in one of the largest dairy tradeshows and featured a wide range of products and services from all aspects of the industry. But, which of the choices is the best investment?

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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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