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 ›
Beef Calves
Nutritional strategies for starting calves
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
In the cattle business, there are few things as rewarding as getting weaned calves and…READ MORE ›

Backyard Chickens
Salmonella and your backyard flock
By Dr. Kayla Price,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella …READ MORE ›

Dairy Cow
5 keys to healthy, productive fresh cows
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Currently, one of the biggest opportunities for increased performance on our dairy farms…READ MORE ›

Pig & AllBite
Tail-biting in pigs: Why AllBite is the answer
By Lori Stevermer,
Tail-biting can affect either a single pig or an entire pen. It can be sporadic or…READ MORE ›

Harvesting Alfalfa
Alternative forage crop options
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
It’s no secret that there have been weather-related challenges across much of the U.S.…READ MORE ›

Calf in Stall
Calf Success: Seasonal growth rates of Holstein heifer calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
It is common knowledge for some but less well-known by others that seasonality has a…READ MORE ›

Stocker Calves
The stocker calf enterprise
By ,
The stocker cattle segment of the beef industry takes young, lightweight, weaned calves…READ MORE ›

Start Stop Continue
Building a better you: Improving your swine business through the Start-Stop-Continue exercise
By ,
The Start-Stop-Continue exercise is a simple but useful tool for both personal and team…READ MORE ›

Alfalfa
Alfalfa heaving: A potential concern for this year’s alfalfa crop
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Alfalfa stands across the Midwest are sometimes damaged during the winter and early…READ MORE ›