Feed & Nutrition
Focusing on corn silage makes cents
High-quality corn silage significantly boosts milk production and dairy profitability by enhancing nutrient availability and reducing feed costs.
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Maximizing corn silage quality: Key decisions for a successful harvest
As corn silage season approaches, crucial decisions must be made to ensure a high-quality crop, including cutting height, late-season plant health, hybrid genetics and kernel processing, all aimed at providing consistent forage for dairy herds.
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Importance of water quality for milk production
Maintaining high water quality in dairy farming is crucial for optimal milk production and feed efficiency by reducing pathogens while ensuring correct disinfectant dosages to protect beneficial rumen microbes.
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Progressive Events: Net-zero and protein substitutes hot topics at this year’s Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada
Specialists in livestock feed and nutrition gathered at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada to discuss strategies for net-zero emissions, sustainable dairy practices, trace mineral additives, and the competition between traditional and alternative proteins.
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Waste and stress from feed variation: Management solutions to reduce economic losses
Enhancing feed management efficiency on dairy farms involves optimizing bunker silo maintenance, TMR preparation, and digestive tract health to maximize milk production and minimize costs.
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Forage season success starts with first cutting
A quick analysis of 2023 forage quality is just one step in quality forage production of first crop.
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Assessing the value of protein feedstuffs for lactating dairy cows
AA Index can be used as an additional tool to compare different protein sources for lactating cow diets.
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Simple steps to improve milk and component yields through silage
When it comes to feed, you want what is best for your cows. Not only can feed impact cow health, but high-quality feed can also optimize milk and component yields.
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