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One size does not fit all: How Jerseys are not small Holsteins

Jerseys have their own requirements and different nutritional challenges that we must consider when formulating rations.

June 11, 2024

Kara Ortega and Victoria Asselstine

Jerseys have their own requirements and different nutritional challenges that we must consider when formulating rations.

The advantages of automated feed pushing for cows

Automated feed pushing focuses on the consistency and reduction of feed refusals, increased butterfat content, minimized sorting behavior and enhanced performance of more timid cows.

December 13, 2023

Jim Mattox

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, robotic technology has found its way into various aspects of farming, including dairy production. Automated feed pushing systems have emerged as a revolutionary solution for improving feed management in dairy farms.

Evaluate feeding strategies for the winter

Providing increased energy and adequate access to water, and protection from environmental conditions during cold weather is crucial to help maintain animal health and cow performance.

September 22, 2023

Jon Pretz

As winter approaches in the U.S., there are measures dairy producers can take to prepare for the cold days and nights ahead. Categories to consider as the colder months get closer include housing, management and nutrition.

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.

June 30, 2023

Jenn Coyne

There are five factors that influence a superb dining experience for cattle, including ration uniformity, feed availability, diet composition, cow comfort and other cow-related factors.

The sweet secret to surviving the new SNF-BF quota ratios

Increasing butterfat in the herd through sugar supplementation can increase fibre intake while decreasing feed sorting.

February 7, 2023

Sydney Moore

As a new solids-nonfat-to-butterfat ratio is introduced, look to molasses and other sugar supplements to attain the desired ration efficiently.

What is your dry cow program costing you?

A keen awareness of straw chop length, moisture content and feed frequency in your dry cow program can make a difference in post-fresh transitions.

October 13, 2022

Matt Groen

When evaluating feed costs on any dairy operation, there are three main areas of focus: the lactating herd, the heifer program and the dry cow period. While many producers have moved to some variation of a low-energy, high-fibre diet with straw or coarse hay and corn silage, within that there are many different nutritional strategies employed to target specific transition challenges on-farm.

What does feeding behaviour tell us and how can we use it to optimize nutrition management?

Beyond diet, how cows eat is major factor influencing cow health, efficiency and productivity, which means optimizing nutrition also requires an understanding of cow feeding behaviour.

September 7, 2022

Emma Ohirko

When you consider the ration you feed your cows and the feed additives and nutritional components you invest in, do you also prioritize the conditions under which this feed is consumed?

3 tips to manage mealtime for maximum performance

January 28, 2019

Peggy Coffeen

How cows eat and ruminate is just as important as the nutritional composition of the feed in front of them. Make the most of every minute at the bunk by understanding dairy cow behavior and incorporating that into daily herd management.

Feeding for zero refusals requires management perfection

January 22, 2019

Ron Munneke

Part of a nutritionist’s job is to give recommendations for the target level of refusals needed for maximum profitability. A typical goal is 2 to 5 percent, but this varies a lot from farm to farm, with a few farms even having a goal of zero refusals.

Why dairy cattle graze the bunk: The effects of variation in TMR quality on feeding behavior

February 11, 2013

Daniel M. Weary and Marina Von Keyserlingk

The quality of TMR may vary between days (in relation to inputs and mixing), within days (due to sorting by cows or environmental exposure) and along the feedbunk (due to improper mixing or uneven feed distribution and usage). Recent research at UBC has shown that this variability can have profound effects on dairy cattle feeding behavior.

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One size does not fit all: How Jerseys are not small Holsteins

The advantages of automated feed pushing for cows

Evaluate feeding strategies for the winter

Create the five-star dining experience cows crave

The sweet secret to surviving the new SNF-BF quota ratios

What is your dry cow program costing you?

What does feeding behaviour tell us and how can we use it to optimize nutrition management?

3 tips to manage mealtime for maximum performance

Feeding for zero refusals requires management perfection

Why dairy cattle graze the bunk: The effects of variation in TMR quality on feeding behavior

West: The value of records

South Central: Heifer development from weaning to breeding

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