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...
Nov 3, 2022 | Technical Topics
Written by: Chad Jenkins, Ph.D., P.A.S. KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: More data is being generated now than ever before on dairy farmsLogging historical performance data provides insights for future decisionsRecord Manager generates reports by...
Sep 15, 2022 | Technical Topics
Written by: Stacy Schwoerer and Chad Jenkins, Ph.D., P.A.S. KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Calf bedding type should be considered as seasons change, ensuring enough bedding is provided for the calf to “nest” in colder monthsProper drainage should be...
Aug 5, 2022 | Technical Topics
Written by: Shannon Baze KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Chopping corn at the correct moisture helps optimize silage fermentation conditions.Kernel processing is integral to improved starch utilization.In addition to packing, the impact of length of...
