Oct 4, 2021 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Decisions have downstream consequences. Consider both the intended and unintended consequences of your decisions.Good models exist in the industry to right-size your replacement rearing program, consider reproduction...
Apr 28, 2021 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Feed additives can increase your feed cost/cow/day significantly. Therefore, it is necessary for the producer and nutritionist to conduct a periodic review of reed additives in the diet to help control feed costs.Feed...
Feb 17, 2021 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating a natural infection, but without causing illness. Think of them as a “primer” of the immune system.A well designed vaccination program will greatly reduce the risk of large...
Nov 24, 2020 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Tracking forage inventory informs ration decisions, feed purchases, and next year’s crop plan.Measure or estimate forage inventory post-harvest. What went into the storage structure and what remains from the prior...
May 18, 2020 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: High quality haylage can reduce out of pocket feed costUse a PEAQ stick and growth stage of plant to help monitor when to cut your haylageQuick dry down after cutting haylage is the best way to preserve important...
Feb 24, 2020 | Technical Topics
Outside of oxygen, water is the most vital nutrient to life.Reduction of water intake causes reduced feed intake and production.Poor water quality can impact water intake, as well as supply unhealthy levels of minerals.Each dairy and well is different, and the type of...
