BMR Sorghum-Sudan Replaces Corn Silage
Brown midrib (BMR) sorghum-sudangrass silage is an effective replacement for corn silage in dairy cow diets, say researchers at the Miner Institute, Chazy,...
Stretching Rations
The nation's No. 1 dairy state is facing a severe shortage of high-quality hay, and its cow numbers continue to grow. Top hay in the Golden State was...
Cement Mixer Now Mixes TMRs
Some of the paint on Dave Retzlaff's TMR mixer is faded and peeling. The self-propelled machine isn't much to look at, but it mixes and delivers rations...
Topdressed CLA Boosts Production
Supplemental conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) increased milk production but reduced milkfat percentage in a trial in The Netherlands. During the 13-week...
Check The Leftovers
Making sure your cows are eating the same ration you mixed is an ongoing challenge for dairy producers. Spending some time observing what gets left in...
Feed Molasses To Dry Cows?
Feeding cane molasses during the dry period may improve early lactation milk production, say Kansas State University researchers. They fed separate far-off...
Go After Ash
If you think you're feeding a well-balanced ration but are disappointed in your herd's production, ash could be the culprit. Ash is one of the most difficult...
Grass Hay For Dessert
An extra nightly trip around the barn to feed grass hay is worth the effort, says Ken Schefers. After we feed the evening TMR, each cow gets 3 lbs of...
High-Sugar Hay
Dairy cows fed a high-sugar ration are happier, healthier and better producers, says Dan Skow, a Fairmont, MN, veterinarian. But don't think molasses...
Keep Dry Cows Trim
To ward off fresh cow problems, consider adding a modest amount of chopped straw to far-off dry-cow rations, suggests Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois...
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