Jul 12, 2024 | Technical Topics
Written by: Hank Spencer, DVM Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected in U.S. wild aquatic birds, commercial poultry, and backyard or hobbyist flocks beginning in January 2022. These are the first detections of HPAI A(H5) viruses in...
Jun 20, 2024 | Technical Topics
Written by: Hanna Matthews KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Methane is produced by cattle in a process called methanogenesis and plays a role in the natural biogenic carbon cycle. Feed additives for methane reduction can be rumen inhibitors or rumen...
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...
