Feb 24, 2020 | Technical Topics
News + Insights Water: The Essential Nutrient KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF 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,...
Dec 16, 2019 | Technical Topics
News + Insights Milking for Components KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Higher butterfat and protein production will bulk up your milk check. Feed for higher butterfat by maintaining a consistent rumen environment that does not cause drops in rumen pH....
Nov 20, 2019 | Technical Topics
News + Insights Reproductive efficiency and body condition score: Are you in the high-fertility cycle? KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Cows with higher BCS at dry-off or calving are more likely to lose BCS during transition. BCS loss during transition...
Oct 11, 2019 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS Poor planting and harvesting conditions, combined with alfalfa winter kill, means more high NDF and low energy forages used for feed over the next year. High fiber forages can lower dry matter intake (DMI) in dairy cows. Adjusting particle length of such...
Aug 23, 2019 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS: A reduction of blood calcium after calving is needed to provide negative feedback for the animal and allow for the metabolic changes that will maintain blood calcium levels during lactation. Measuring blood calcium at calving or within the first 24...
Jul 1, 2019 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Fusarium molds are always present in soil and plant debris, putting silage corn at risk for infection every year. Wet weather combined with hot days and cool nights is optimal for mold growth, which sets the stage for the production of mycotoxins in the...
