Feb 21, 2024 | Technical Topics
Written by: Connor Willems KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Focus on maximizing margin instead of cutting expenses Knowing true cost of forages can help make economical decisions in regard to amount of forage to feed Look for opportunities to supply...
Dec 29, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Fernando Soberon, PHD KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Feed and management practices in early life have a long-term impact on future production Epigenetics, or changes in how DNA is expressed, is the biological link between environment and...
Oct 10, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Dan Illg, PHD, PAS KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Greater focus on cow longevity has decreased the need for replacements, increasing opportunity for dairy×beef production. Dairy genetics may bring desirable characteristics to beef,...
Aug 17, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Chad Jenkins, PHD, PAS KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Timing of corn silage harvest should be determined by both whole-plant moisture and milkline Target chop length should be determined and monitored throughout harvest Kernel processing...
Jul 25, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Tevan Brady KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Sanitation of calf feeding systems is essential for healthy calves and preventing spread of disease. An ATP meter may be used to quantify the presence of bacteria buildup on a surface. Critical...
May 19, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Jason Swallow KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Feeds contaminated with mycotoxins pose a risk to dairy cattle Crop year 2022 corn silage was frequently contaminated with mycotoxins Mycotoxins mitigation begins with good silage management...
