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Evaluate transition management details regularly for optimal production
Many of today’s dairy farms have become larger, often without increasing their labor force. The management systems successful on a smaller dairy will frequently evolve into a system no longer best for the cow. When there is procedural drift, combined with or due to a...
Quality corn silage starts now
Corn silage harvest is arguably the most critical time of the year for a dairy’s future productivity and profitability. In a period of a few weeks, nine to 14 months of feed inventory is created. Getting it right is critical to desirable feed quality for a long period...
Hemorrhagic bowel syndrome: Trust your gut instinct
One of the most frustrating situations for a dairy owner is to find a dead or dying cow and not understand the cause. In the case of sudden death, hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) should be considered, especially if you own a large, high-producing herd. HBS is still a...
Feeding strategies to address vitamin A and E shortage
These are remarkable times in the world vitamin market. Due to environmental issues in China and a destructive fire in Germany, the availability of vitamin A has become extremely limited. The Chinese government has forced emission regulations on manufacturers, which...
