We can manage some metabolic diseases by managing dry matter intake, nutrient needs, body condition score, and stress during this critical timeframe of the dry cow, transition, and fresh cow periods.
Soybeans are great for livestock feed because they provide a lot of protein and oil. They need to be processed correctly to avoid digestion issues and maximize benefits.
In this video, Matheus Pupo, a passionate PhD student at UW-Madison, dives into innovative nutritional strategies to cut down methane emissions in lactating cows. Chuck Nicholson, an agricultural economist from UW-Madison, breaks down the financial impact of feeding 3-NOP on income over feed costs in the U.S.
Much research is taking place on how heifer grazing can fit into the modern dairy farm. Virtual fencing is also becoming more popular. This presentation will cover what you need to know to incorporate virtual fencing into an operation.
Badger Dairy Insight: August 20, 2024
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Jennifer Van Os discusses collaborative work at UW-Madison to identify practical strategies for alleviating heat stress in hutch-housed dairy calves.
Water contributes to 75 percent of the body weight in calves, making this nutrient an essential daily requirement.
El agua contribuye al 75 por ciento del peso corporal de los terneros, lo que hace que este nutriente sea un requerimiento diario esencial.
Information on the evaluation of the nutritive value of corn silage or corn hybrids for potential use in silage production.
Lyssa Seefeldt discusses the use of fats in dairy rations, how fats are digested & metabolized, types of fats, and potential limitations of using various fats in dairy diets.
Sebastian I Arriola Apelo discusses amino acid balancing when feeding different energy sources to maximize milk protein and fat. Discussion will include various scenarios, including consideration of an induced milk fat depression.
