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...
May 18, 2020 | Technical Topics
Written by: Kathryn Elliott, MS, PAS KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: High-quality haylage can reduce out-of-pocket feed costUse a PEAQ stick and the growth stage of the plant to help monitor when to cut your haylageQuick dry down after cutting haylage...
Feb 24, 2020 | Technical Topics
Written by: Nick Jenkins, DVM, MS Outside of oxygen, water is the most vital nutrient to life.Reduction of water intake causes reduced feed intake and production.Poor water quality can impact water intake, as well as supply unhealthy levels of minerals.Each dairy and...
Dec 16, 2019 | Technical Topics
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Higher butterfat and protein production will bulk up your milk check.Feed for higher butterfat by maintaining a consistent rumen environment that does not cause drops in rumen pH.Increase milk protein production through...
