Posts in category Dairy

Did you notice the title: “forage” program, not field crops? That is deliberate, because this article concerns the use of field crops harvested as forage …

Appropriate nutritional considerations important in managing and preventing laminitis

Second-cut alfalfa is a cherished treasure for many farmers, but is this love warranted? Is it because of their current experience in comparing second-cut alfalfa …

As cattle prices have drastically declined, producers are closely examining every production expense. It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay …

Early in the year, economists predicted that milk prices would rise nearly $2 per cwt during the year, but oversupply, increased production and “baggage” from …

The goal was to figure out which factors influence ammonia emissions in dairy barns and to, ultimately, lower the amount of ammonia being released from dairy facilities.

Good nutrition is the foundation for maintaining a healthy and productive dairy herd. A ration that provides a balanced blend of protein, carbohydrate and mineral feedstuffs delivers needed nourishment.

The single, most effective management tool in reducing aerobic spoilage is minimizing the amount of air penetrating the surface of a bunk or silo as well as the hours of exposure.

Following are questions I receive this time of year with answers that will hopefully be light on the blarney.

More aggressive herd management can help mitigate many of the challenges of poor fertility in modern dairy herds.