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Feeding Dairy Cows for Milk Protein

Understanding and optimizing the factors influencing milk fat and protein is important for improving income as well as cow performance and overall efficiency.

Consejos de Higiene de la Ubre Que No Estresarán sus Vacas

Un método para mejorar la higiene de la ubre es eliminar el pelo de la ubre, ya que puede atrapar estiércol, residuos, y albergar bacterias que aumentan el riesgo de infección y el conteo de células somáticas.

Rol de la capacitación de los trabajadores en granjas lecheras [Video] ▶️

Este seminario abordará las oportunidades y desafíos asociados con la capacitación de trabajadores en granjas lecheras, con énfasis en la calidad de la leche.

Fibra, diferentes tipos y efecto en producción lechera [Video] ▶️

Entender qué es la fibra y cuál es su impacto en la producción de leche es fundamental para tomar decisiones acertadas en la nutrición del ganado.

Shifts in Reproduction Management for Automatic Milking Systems Herds

Thinking through key steps of the breeding process, such as how heat detection will occur and where cows will be bred, can help farmers more seamlessly adjust to daily routines with AMS.

Grouping Strategies in Automatic Milking System Herds

When thoughtfully applied, grouping can help improve overall efficiency in farm operations and management.

The Role of Employee Training on Dairy Farms [Video] ▶️

Learn about the opportunities and challenges associated with training workers on dairy farms, with an emphasis on milk quality.

Fiber: Different types and their effect on milk production [Video] ▶️

Learn what fiber is, the different types that exist, how it is measured, and what happens in the cow’s body when she consumes it.

Best Practices for Roasting Soybeans on Farm for Dairy Diets

Roasted soybeans have increased protein digestibility, higher rumen undegradable protein (RUP) content, and reduced presence of anti-nutrients like trypsin-inhibitors.

Drying Off Cows in Automatic Milking Systems

This article explores the primary strategies for drying cows off in automatic milking systems (AMS). Broadly, dry-off strategies fall into two categories: abrupt or gradual.

Overview of Specialized Bovine Hoof Care [Video] ▶️

Learn how implementing intensive feeding programs for replacement heifers during the first weeks of life improves their growth, how it affects their ruminal development and their future production potential.

Generalidades de la podología bovina especializada [Video] ▶️

En esta charla discutiremos cómo la implementación de programas intensivos de alimentación a terneras de reposición durante las primeras semanas de vida mejora su crecimiento, de qué forma afecta su desarrollo ruminal y su potencial productivo futuro.