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Articles by Victoria Asselstine

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Are you maximizing colostrum’s potential for better calf health and herd productivity?

Colostrum's impact on calf health is certainly no secret, but optimizing colostrum quality can be more challenging. Increasing antioxidant availability late in gestation could improve quality.
March 3, 2025
Victoria Asselstine, Sarah Dean, and Gerald Mechor

Colostrum serves as more than just the first feeding; it is the cornerstone of the calf's health and development. Addressing the challenges in harvesting and feeding colostrum requires a multifaceted approach, combining quality control, nutritional strategies and management practices to ensure calves receive the best possible start in life.


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Gaspillage et stress dus aux variations alimentaires : des solutions de gestion pour réduire les pertes économiques

L'amélioration de l’efficacité de la gestion des aliments dans les fermes laitières passe par l'optimisation de l’entretien des silos-couloirs, de la préparation des RTM et de la santé digestive afin de maximiser la production de lait et de minimiser les coûts.
June 18, 2024
Victoria Asselstine and Vicki Brisson

La gestion de l’alimentation est souvent un sujet fâcheux lorsqu’il s’agit d’examiner les coûts d’exploitation d’une ferme laitière.


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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.
June 13, 2024
Victoria Asselstine and Vicki Brisson

It is essential to reduce variation when dealing with what represents – on average – 45% of the cost of operating and is a major source of stress for both the animals and employees.


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One size does not fit all: How Jerseys are not small Holsteins

Jerseys have their own requirements and different nutritional challenges that we must consider when formulating rations.
June 11, 2024
Victoria Asselstine and Kara Ortega

Jerseys have their own requirements and different nutritional challenges that we must consider when formulating rations.



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