Hannah Tucker

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.

February 5, 2024

Hannah Tucker

There are three areas where consistency is necessary to optimize feed management: inventory, mixing of the total mixed ration (TMR) and the feedbunk.

Improving milkfat production in the U.S.

Feed additive increases milkfat production and income over feed cost on Southwest dairy farm.

May 23, 2023

Hannah Tucker

Many factors can impact a cow’s productivity and there are just as many tips and tricks to help address production challenges on a dairy farm. Along with herd management, feed additives are valuable tools to support and achieve milk yield and component goals.

Helping the rumen do its job in the face of milkfat depression

Milkfat percentages can vary based on many factors; ensuring that the rumen is functioning properly can assist in fighting milkfat depression.

September 19, 2022

Hannah Tucker

Due to record highs for butterfat pricing, the buzz in the industry has been about how to maximize butterfat production in the bulk tank. But at the end of the day, it’s the individual cows that are being milked into the bulk tank and eating the rations.

Trace mineral supplementation, a worthy investment

Trace mineral supplements protect health, reproduction and growth for your beef herd. But the type of trace mineral you introduce to your herd plan is important.

August 29, 2022

Hannah Tucker

Within a vitamin and mineral pack, there are different classes that are supplemented to cattle.