Nutrition

In the coming months feed cost and availability will be a challenge. One opportunity livestock producers can use to get ahead is to store wet or modified distiller’s grains now to be fed at a later date.

In the coming months feed cost and availability will be a challenge. One opportunity livestock producers can use to get ahead is to store wet or modified distiller’s grains now to be fed at a later date.

Spring, summer and fall typically mean higher humidity and fluctuating temperatures. Milk replacer should be stored in areas with controlled temperature and humidity to prevent spoilage.

Providing concentrate to cows in box robots offers challenges and opportunities to optimize production.

Scientists at the University of Alberta have identified 19 genes that could serve as key markers for feed efficiency in cattle.

Stay on top of the progress of your corn crop to be ready for the impact an early frost will have on corn silage harvest.

Late planting dates will impact quality and digestibility.

Dietary Cation-Anion Difference diets have been a component of a strong dry-cow program for generations, to optimize blood calcium levels following calving to maximize their herd’s health and milk production.

All hay contains some mold, but when mold becomes noticeable the decisions become important.

As understanding of the cattle microbiome improves, dairies can benefit from strategic use of probiotics and microbial management.