Articles by Katie Raver
Whether the U.S. cow herd starts growing in the next year or not, you can know how to prepare for your feed and nutrition needs by knowing what your operation’s short-term growth plan looks like.
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Painting the picture with big data
Big data is extremely useful because it helps paint a picture of what is really happening on farms. In a sense, it’s like paint by numbers.
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Preview feeds’ future with the power of data
Reviewing tracked data from what has been harvested can give us a better idea of what to prepare for when we begin feedout.
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The case for confinement
As producers begin the work of rebuilding their herds, confined feeding of pairs can offer a way to maintain the herd when forage availability is tight. Here are some tips for success with that strategy.
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Don’t let fungal disease rob your forage quality
Forage is a key component of all rations, and maximizing tons and quality of forage will arm dairies with more tools to withstand low milk prices.
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Tomorrow’s success is an investment, not a bargain
Looking for the most cost-friendly nutrition options for your herd may seem appealing, but is rarely the best long-term business decision.
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Is precision feeding the next step in on-farm feed efficiency?
Knowing the nutritive value of available feeds empowers farms and their nutritionists to more precisely feed for the desired outcome.
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You can teach an old dog new tricks
When it comes to alternative forages, look outside normal methods of processing to maximize the potential. Research has shown that proper berry processing in sorghum silages can be a key to unlocking more starch.
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Uncovering the value of fecal starch
With cost of gain continuing to rise, performing a fecal starch analysis can give producers a deeper look at how efficiently their cattle are utilizing feed starch.
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Managing the unknowns for forage safety
Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.
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