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: 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, which can be mitigated with...
