Jan 26, 2022 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Homolactic Inoculants lower pH in upfront fermentationHeterolactic Inoculants increase aerobic stability during feed-outAsk for peer-reviewed research. The more, the betterInoculants will not replace good silage...
Dec 6, 2021 | Technical Topics
Written by: Mackenzie Torstenson KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Employee turnover costs more than money.You get the best out of people when they understand the how and why.People want to feel appreciated, understood and respected.Recognizing the...
Oct 4, 2021 | Technical Topics
Written by: Wayne Weiland KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Decisions have downstream consequences. Consider both the intended and unintended consequences of your decisions.Good models exist in the industry to right-size your replacement rearing...
Apr 28, 2021 | Technical Topics
Written by: Dan Smerchek KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Feed additives can increase your feed cost/cow/day significantly. Therefore, it is necessary for the producer and nutritionist to conduct a periodic review of reed additives in the diet to help...
Feb 17, 2021 | Technical Topics
Written by: Wayne Weiland KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating a natural infection, but without causing illness. Think of them as a “primer” of the immune system.A well-designed vaccination program will greatly...
Nov 24, 2020 | Technical Topics
Written by: Chad Jenkins, MS KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Tracking forage inventory informs ration decisions, feed purchases, and next year’s crop plan.Measure or estimate forage inventory post-harvest. What went into the storage structure and what...
