David Kirk

Gérer le stress des vaches laitières à la ferme

Chez les bovins laitiers, comme chez les humains, le stress nuit aux performances, à la santé et au bien-être. Des mesures doivent être prises pour réduire l’exposition aux facteurs de stress ou réduire le stress subi par les bovins laitiers afin d’améliorer la productivité et la qualité de vie.

June 30, 2023

David Kirk

De nombreux articles ont été publiés récemment qui traitent des impacts du stress sur les producteurs laitiers, alors qu’ils sont confrontés à des défis liés à l’augmentation des coûts des intrants, à une réglementation gouvernementale plus importante, à des problèmes de main-d’œuvre et plus encore.

Handling stress in dairy cattle on the farm

In dairy cattle, as in humans, stress impairs performance, health and well-being. Steps should be taken to reduce exposure to stressors or reduce the stress experienced by dairy cattle to improve productivity and quality of life.

December 8, 2022

David Kirk

Many articles have been published recently that address the impacts of stress on dairy producers as they face challenges related to increasing input costs, greater government regulations, labor issues and more.

The difference among full-, partial- and no-DCAD diets

February 7, 2019

David Kirk and Ken Zanzalari

For many years, the expectations for high milk production along with excellent herd health and reproductive performance were considered at odds with each other. It was believed you should not and could not expect to achieve high milk yields without compromising herd health and reproductive performance.

Do’s and don’ts of feed rations during low milk prices

February 7, 2018

David Kirk

Feed represents more than half of a typical dairy’s operating costs. When milk prices decline, cutting feed costs is often a tempting first strategy for producers and their nutrition consultants. However, when it comes to nutrition management, short-term cost cutting may lead to long-term and expensive consequences.

Nutritional strategies protect dairy cows against heat stress

August 13, 2015

David Kirk

Cow comfort measures, such as misters and fans, can be effective steps to help protect dairy cows from heat stress. Producers, however, should not overlook the importance of feed management and nutritional strategies to help offset the effects of heat stress not only on milk production, but also cow health.

10 do’s and don’ts during a declining milk market

May 6, 2015

David Kirk

Feed represents more than half of a typical dairy farm’s operating costs. When milk prices decline, cutting feed costs is often a tempting first strategy for producers and their nutrition consultants.

10 best management practices for prefresh feeding programs

February 24, 2014

David Kirk

The transition period before and after calving is a critical time in the cow’s life and the period when she’s most susceptible to disease, so it’s important to prioritize her nutritional and management needs during this time more than any other.

Articles by David Kirk

Gérer le stress des vaches laitières à la ferme

Handling stress in dairy cattle on the farm

The difference among full-, partial- and no-DCAD diets

Do’s and don’ts of feed rations during low milk prices

Nutritional strategies protect dairy cows against heat stress

10 do’s and don’ts during a declining milk market

10 best management practices for prefresh feeding programs

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