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Forage Focus: Stretching out the Spring Flush of Forage Growth
May is a vital time for spring 'flush', when forage grasses should achieve 70 per cent of growth and perennial grasses reach full head, writes Chris Penrose, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Morgan County....
May is a vital time for spring 'flush', when forage grasses should achieve 70 per cent of growth and perennial grasses reach full head, writes Chris Penrose, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Morgan County....
Management Issues With Dry Cows and a New Feeding System for Improved Health, Welfare and Performance
Periparturient cows showed a three fold decrease in vet costs after being given high energy diets, says David Beever, a consultant from Ireland, who gathered evidence from 270 dairy farms finding that culling rate, weight loss and fertility all improved....
Periparturient cows showed a three fold decrease in vet costs after being given high energy diets, says David Beever, a consultant from Ireland, who gathered evidence from 270 dairy farms finding that culling rate, weight loss and fertility all improved....
Phosphorous In Wheat Can Be Improved
We now know why some cereals have higher phytase levels and, thanks to researchers at Aarhus University, how to makes it more readily available....
We now know why some cereals have higher phytase levels and, thanks to researchers at Aarhus University, how to makes it more readily available....
Effects of Diet Energy Levels Fed During the Dry Period on Performance Parameters of Dairy Sectors
Dry cow feeding could affect dry matter intake and milk protein content, according to research undertaken at the University of Illinois that explored energy levels....
Dry cow feeding could affect dry matter intake and milk protein content, according to research undertaken at the University of Illinois that explored energy levels....
Alfalfa For Grazing
With total season weight gains of over 800lb/acre observed in trials and demonstrations, alfalfa grazing could be a worthwhile way of extending the productive life of your alfalfa hay stands, according to Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky. ...
With total season weight gains of over 800lb/acre observed in trials and demonstrations, alfalfa grazing could be a worthwhile way of extending the productive life of your alfalfa hay stands, according to Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky. ...
Predicting Grass Silage Timing 2013
Irish farmers are being advised to walk silage frequently to assess crops, after a delayed spring has caused growth rates to fall to around a third of average at 20 kg dry matter per hectare for April....
Irish farmers are being advised to walk silage frequently to assess crops, after a delayed spring has caused growth rates to fall to around a third of average at 20 kg dry matter per hectare for April....
Colostrum Supplements and Replacers: What is the Difference?
Instructions accompanying colostrum should be carefully read and followed, advises Janna Kincheloe Back, South Dakota State Univeristy Extension Research Associate who adds that quality colostrum should only contain 50g/l of primary immunoglobulin....
Instructions accompanying colostrum should be carefully read and followed, advises Janna Kincheloe Back, South Dakota State Univeristy Extension Research Associate who adds that quality colostrum should only contain 50g/l of primary immunoglobulin....
Early Season Forage Supplies
Drilling an early maturing variety of barley, oats or triticale as a small grain nurse crop could provide the answer to forage issues experienced this winter, says Jim Poulson, Dairy Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota. ...
Drilling an early maturing variety of barley, oats or triticale as a small grain nurse crop could provide the answer to forage issues experienced this winter, says Jim Poulson, Dairy Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota. ...
Florida Dairy Industry Statistics: Herd Performance Measures and Benchmarks
Wide ranging aspects of Florida dairy herds are analysed in this paper from University of Florida including lactation peak and milk quality. The huge swings in herd numbers across the state show quick recovery from the 90's decline by K.G. Arriola and...
Wide ranging aspects of Florida dairy herds are analysed in this paper from University of Florida including lactation peak and milk quality. The huge swings in herd numbers across the state show quick recovery from the 90's decline by K.G. Arriola and...
Livestock Resources and Environmental Issues in Asia
Livestock production is a significant and growing source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, range degradation and greenhouse gases, according to Benjamin Henderson (Livestock Policy Officer) and Henning Steinfeld (Chief of Livestock Information and...
Livestock production is a significant and growing source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, range degradation and greenhouse gases, according to Benjamin Henderson (Livestock Policy Officer) and Henning Steinfeld (Chief of Livestock Information and...
Real World Vitamin Recommendations
Proper animal nutrition is backed up by sound knowledge of cattle vitamin requirements. Bill Weiss, Professor of Animal Sciences, Ohio State University reviews the current Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle (NRC), concluding they are a useful nutrition...
Proper animal nutrition is backed up by sound knowledge of cattle vitamin requirements. Bill Weiss, Professor of Animal Sciences, Ohio State University reviews the current Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle (NRC), concluding they are a useful nutrition...
Feed and Fodder Challenges for Asia and the Pacific
Harinder P.S. Makkar, Animal Production Officer with the FAO in Rome explores the options to address feed and fodder challenges in Asia in the coming years. He focuses on making better use of feed resources, seeking alternative feeds and fodders and putting...
Harinder P.S. Makkar, Animal Production Officer with the FAO in Rome explores the options to address feed and fodder challenges in Asia in the coming years. He focuses on making better use of feed resources, seeking alternative feeds and fodders and putting...
Big Picture Approach Key to a Successful Grazing System
The false economy of overgrazing, understanding the requirements of marginal and riparian areas and the 365 day concept of the grazing season are the subjects of an Alberta government interview with Grant Lastiwka from the Alberta Ag-info Centre....
The false economy of overgrazing, understanding the requirements of marginal and riparian areas and the 365 day concept of the grazing season are the subjects of an Alberta government interview with Grant Lastiwka from the Alberta Ag-info Centre....
Investigation Into Flavour Enhancer in Concentrates Fed at the Camden AMS Dairy
By hammering down cow waiting time, feed flavour enhancer could lead both to greater forage appeal and speed up automatic milking system efficiency, according to Tori Scott, University of Sydney, who conducted a short pilot study. ...
By hammering down cow waiting time, feed flavour enhancer could lead both to greater forage appeal and speed up automatic milking system efficiency, according to Tori Scott, University of Sydney, who conducted a short pilot study. ...
Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) As Strategic Supplement for Dairy Cows
Supplementing Yerba Mate results in lower oxidative stress which has positive effects on production and fertility, according to Pietro Celi at the University of Sydney. ...
Supplementing Yerba Mate results in lower oxidative stress which has positive effects on production and fertility, according to Pietro Celi at the University of Sydney. ...
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