https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us h.m.woodhouse@outlook.com Producers are encouraged to monitor their test results and assess their farm’s free fatty acid risk factors. A discussion with their nutritionist, veterinarian and/or field service representative can also be helpful to target any free fatty acid concerns. Producers are encouraged to monitor their test results and assess their farm’s free fatty acid risk factors. A discussion with their nutritionist, veterinarian and/or field service representative can also be helpful to target any free fatty acid concerns.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60167 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60167-elevated-free-fatty-acids-in-milk-impair-quality As with all areas of dairy operations, increasing efficiency – in this case of feed in the rumen – deserves attention because when it is improved, gains can be seen beyond the area of focus, not to mention in sustainability (this includes economically) as well. As with all areas of dairy operations, increasing efficiency – in this case of feed in the rumen – deserves attention because when it is improved, gains can be seen beyond the area of focus, not to mention in sustainability (this includes economically) as well.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59901 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59901-the-basics-of-rumen-feed-efficiency ca-fr-social-50.jpg wayne@dutrion.net Profitable livestock production requires many quality management skills that all impact the technical results. Profitable livestock production requires many quality management skills that all impact the technical results.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59789 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59789-importance-of-water-quality-for-milk-production 59789-kemerink-1.jpg chris@centraldairysolutions.ca Extra revenue is great, but remember to weigh changes in expenses between alternative plans. Extra revenue is great, but remember to weigh changes in expenses between alternative plans.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59672 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59672-should-you-chase-incentive-days Finance_-_Getty.jpeg Man using calculator Accounting Calculating Cost Economic bills with money stack step growing growth saving money in home , finance concept Cows, with their lineage tracing back to the Ice Age, thrive in cooler temperatures ranging from 40-60° Fahrenheit (°F)/4.4 – 15.6 ° Celsius (°C). As summer temperatures soar, highly productive cows face heat stress challenges and that becomes more challenging when fed unstable, heated and spoiled feed. This feed is a breeding ground for harmful microbes, compromising intake, performance and profitability. Understanding the risks of unstable feed and taking appropriate steps to minimize issues is crucial to safeguard cattle health and bolster the bottom line. Cows, with their lineage tracing back to the Ice Age, thrive in cooler temperatures ranging from 40-60° Fahrenheit (°F)/4.4 – 15.6 ° Celsius (°C). As summer temperatures soar, highly productive cows face heat stress challenges and that becomes more challenging when fed unstable, heated and spoiled feed. This feed is a breeding ground for harmful microbes, compromising intake, performance and profitability. Understanding the risks of unstable feed and taking appropriate steps to minimize issues is crucial to safeguard cattle health and bolster the bottom line.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59760 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59760-hot-cows-hate-hot-feed-how-to-prevent-contamination-and-boost-roi lallemand-dairy-cows-at-bunk.jpg With 10% to 35% of cows experiencing mastitis each lactation, grappling with its cost is a reality of milking cows. A Canadian study showed mastitis costs dairy farmers roughly $660 per cow per year, making it the costliest disease of dairy cattle. With 10% to 35% of cows experiencing mastitis each lactation, grappling with its cost is a reality of milking cows. A Canadian study showed mastitis costs dairy farmers roughly $660 per cow per year, making it the costliest disease of dairy cattle.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59162 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59162-the-cost-of-discarded-milk-and-how-to-lower-it 59162-ohirko-parlor.jpg bguelker@lely.com Robotic dairy systems have been available to the public for nearly three decades. In that time, numerous manufacturers have entered the industry, providing consumers with a variety of robotic solutions for milking, feeding and even manure management. Robotic dairy systems have been available to the public for nearly three decades. In that time, numerous manufacturers have entered the industry, providing consumers with a variety of robotic solutions for milking, feeding and even manure management.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58506 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58506-what-to-know-about-installing-used-robots-and-parts 58506-guelker-robotic-milker.jpg william.seymour@novusint.com Milkfat is a valuable commodity and is a reflection of overall rumen health and production efficiency. Take a proactive approach with your nutritionist to find ways to better optimize factors affecting milkfat yield, including taking a closer look at what lies behind the average bulk tank fat test. Milkfat is a valuable commodity and is a reflection of overall rumen health and production efficiency. Take a proactive approach with your nutritionist to find ways to better optimize factors affecting milkfat yield, including taking a closer look at what lies behind the average bulk tank fat test.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58112 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58112-more-to-milkfat-than-meets-the-eye warwick@onfarmsolutions.com The more we understand automation, the better equipped we are to make it work for us. Let's explore the top five reasons for automating the milking routine on a dairy. The more we understand automation, the better equipped we are to make it work for us. Let's explore the top five reasons for automating the milking routine on a dairy.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58272 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58272-the-top-five-reasons-for-investing-in-automation 58272-cross-technology.jpg justine@udderhealth.com Mycoplasma is not a new problem and has plagued dairy farms for over 50 years, so what are the factors that make this disease so dangerous and what have we learned about control and prevention?  Mycoplasma is not a new problem and has plagued dairy farms for over 50 years, so what are the factors that make this disease so dangerous and what have we learned about control and prevention?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57667 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:05:13 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57667-mycoplasma-dont-let-it-be-a-major-problem 57667-britten-myco-pic.jpg woodb@canolacouncil.org Persistency is usually considered a genetic trait. However, a new study shows that nutrition may play a larger role than originally thought. Persistency is usually considered a genetic trait. However, a new study shows that nutrition may play a larger role than originally thought.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57660 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57660-canola-meal-adds-persistent-milk-yield-throughout-lactation mromulo@axiota.com If you talk to any dairy farmer around the world about their goals, most of them (if not all) will mention improving production. If you talk to any dairy farmer around the world about their goals, most of them (if not all) will mention improving production.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56895 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56895-more-milk-with-longevity-selecting-for-lactation-persistency 56895-carvalho-image.jpg As a new solids-nonfat-to-butterfat ratio is introduced, look to molasses and other sugar supplements to attain the desired ration efficiently. As a new solids-nonfat-to-butterfat ratio is introduced, look to molasses and other sugar supplements to attain the desired ration efficiently.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56792 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56792-the-sweet-secret-to-surviving-the-new-snf-bf-quota-ratios