One goal of the Dairy Forage Research Center is to reduce purchased protein and improve the conversion of feed protein to milk protein. Canola meal research continues to assess both areas.

Persistency is usually considered a genetic trait. However, a new study shows that nutrition may play a larger role than originally thought.

Protein and amino acids are important parts of the cow’s ration. Meeting the cow’s requirements without oversupplying these nutrients ensures three things: optimum productivity, best-cost rations and sustainable rations.