News + Insights
Producing Quality Corn Silage from Proper Processing
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Chopping corn at the correct moisture helps optimize silage fermentation conditions.
Using time-lapse cameras to improve dairy performance
Time-lapse cameras have been used to monitor dairy cows’ behavior. But, what else can you learn from this technology? Read how our consultants utilize cameras in their dairy operation.
Plan & Allocate Homegrown Feeds: The Foundation
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Consistent supplies enhance profitability. Evaluate feeds for quantity and quality.
Inoculant Considerations
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Homolactic Inooculants lower pH, Heterolactic Inoculants increase aerobic stability. Always ask for peer-reviewed research.
Communicating on Farm to Achieve Lower Employee Turnover
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Employee turnover costs more than money. Communication is a necessity, not an option.
The Interconnected Dairy: Decisions Have Downstream Consequences
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Decisions have downstream consequences. Make sure you consider all options for your dairy.
Audit Feed Additives to Control Feed Costs
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Feed additives can increase your feed cost/cow/day significantly. They are included in diet for specific reasons, determine if they are still valid. Not all additives are equal, use resources to make an informed decision. Milk price should not determine if a feed additive is appropriate.
Byproduct feeding opportunities can potentially reduce feed costs
The process of feeding dairy cows has evolved rapidly with the rest of the industry. Gone are the days of a scoop of this and scoop of that – from printed feed sheets to feed management software, we’ve certainly come a long way.
Understanding Vaccines
KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating a natural infection without illness. Vaccines greatly reduce the risk of outbreaks, but if problems do occur cases will be mild and recover faster. There are different vaccine types and new technology, know the pros and cons.
