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...
Mar 23, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Scott Smith KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Safety is critical when working near silage Silage moisture, chop length, and weight applied must be right to achieve optimal packing density Each layer added to a silage pile during harvest must...
Jan 9, 2023 | Technical Topics
Written by: Mackenzie Torstenson KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Preparedness for winter is crucial for maintaining cow production and health Winter ration adjustments should consider changing energy needs Extreme cold will contribute to cow stress,...
