Jan 26, 2022 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Homolactic Inoculants lower pH in upfront fermentationHeterolactic Inoculants increase aerobic stability during feed-outAsk for peer-reviewed research. The more, the betterInoculants will not replace good silage...
Dec 6, 2021 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Employee turnover costs more than money.You get the best out of people when they understand the how and why.People want to feel appreciated, understood and respected.Recognizing the needs, desires and goals of each...
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...
