Articles Tagged with ''feed intake''
Cow comfort boosts productivity, which leads to more sustainable dairy farming.
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Mitigating shipping stress in calves
Animal stress is inevitable, especially come shipping time. But there are steps producers can take to manage stress, reduce shrink and improve profitability and animal welfare.
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Smart feeding can lead to increased milk in robotic herds
Feeding a robotic milking herd may seem like a balancing act between what is fed at the bunk and in the box. Industry observations indicate consistency between both is the true driver of increased energy-corrected milk and components.
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Create the five-star dining experience cows crave
Cows need the complete package when it comes to a great dining experience that will maximize feed intake to maximize milk components. Ration uniformity and feed availability are key factors in creating that perfect feeding environment.
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Tree hay as an alternative forage
When feed shortages exist, leaves, twigs and bark of certain tree species can be a nutritious alternative.
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Gestion des mangeoires : Fournir un accès illimité à des aliments uniformément mélangés
Une opportunité de réduire le coût marginal de l’alimentation peut être trouvée dans des rations parfaitement formulées avec des fourrages stables ajustés pour la matière sèche et des refus à 1 %.
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Internal parasites wreak havoc on more than growth rates
Growth, milk production, immune function and reproduction can all be compromised with internal parasites. An effective deworming program is critical for an efficient operation.
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Physiological and metabolic changes caused by heat stress
Heat stress in summer can lead to problems even in fall and winter.
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Reducing feed cost checklist
Lower feed costs by evaluating ingredient shrink, testing forages and ingredients, reviewing bunks, managing refusals, calculating weighbacks and auditing feed pushups with a camera.
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