Dairy Cows

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Evaluating the Benefits of Organic Trace Mineral Supplementation for Improved Dairy Production
Despite advancements in genetics and management practices, today’s dairy producers still face problems related to poor reproductive performance and various health issues that can lead to increased costs and loss of revenue. ..READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
Grouping strategies to maximize efficiency
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Strategically grouping cows on the farm can result in efficiencies and benefits. It can…READ MORE ›

AllBite
Options for mitigating vice behaviors
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While the pork industry is very good at gathering data on productivity to drive progress…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf Success: Mycotoxins: Not just a dairy cow issue
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
It is well-known in the dairy industry that mycotoxins are not to be taken lightly.…READ MORE ›

Beef Calf
Optimizing genetic potential with creep feed
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Weaning weight is an important indicator of a ranch’s output, as it can serve as a gauge…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pigs
Strategies to capitalize on higher market prices when facing summer heat and lower feed intake
By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D.,
It is well-known that hog prices in the United States have a predictable seasonal pattern…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Evaluating feed costs during times of high commodity prices
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Increasing ingredient costs have wreaked havoc across the dairy industry, leading to…READ MORE ›

Beef cow drinking water
Water quality and concerns for beef cattle
By Josh Stroh, M.S.,
Water is the most critical nutrient but often overlooked for its importance and…READ MORE ›

Forage
Minimizing wild yeast in 2021 silages
By Ben Jensen,
Silage is not immune to the many challenges we face on the farm, and the risks begin…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
The cost of delaying first calving
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Since heifer-rearing costs represent the second-greatest cost to the dairy (behind feed…READ MORE ›