Grasses & Grazing
ARTICLES
A three-pronged strategy puts cows out to rotationally graze well-managed pasture forages, focuses on labor efficiency and takes advantage of economies of scale to minimize the overhead costs per hundredweight of milk.
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3 management tips to bounce back after drought
The key to successful pasture recovery following drought is patience.
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Grazing herds aren’t all the same
The movement to graze the milking herd is gaining momentum across the dairy sector to benefit the herd and the health of the soil.
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Extend your grazing season with a forage chain
Your grazing plan can be manipulated to fit your needs and the demands of the market.
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Milking alternatives for grazing dairy herds
Some high-producing conventional dairies opt for 3X milking; most of those using other types of alternative milking strategies are either organic or grass-fed dairy farms.
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Dairy forage and grazing research: Practical insights
Dairy herd grazing requires knowledge not only of the dietary needs of milk-producing cows but also of plant growth and soil health.
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Reflections on rotational versus continuous stocking
Lack of a clear definition and preconceived assumptions for these words/themes may promote misconceptions, thus hindering the opportunity for critical thinking and ultimately the advancement and improvement of grazing systems.
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Evaluate replacement heifer cost savings through grazing
Direct economic benefits are usually the main reason dairy farmers choose a grazing heifer program; there are animal health benefits that add to the bottom line as well.
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Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems
Wearable technologies, pasture forage measurements and grazing management, and autonomous and unmanned vehicles are some of the precision technologies that may improve overall production efficiency on grazing dairies.
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