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▶ Watch: Considerations for Landspreading Milk-NPM & UW-Madison Extension

A four part video series covering:

  • Where We Are and Why We Are Here: A Look at the Dairy Markets, Nutrient Availabilitym
  • Agronomics and Water Quality Issues Associated with Landspreading Milk
  • Applicable Wisconsin DATCP and DNR Rules and Regulations for Landspreading milk
  • Managing Milk in Manure Storage, Handling and Treatment Systems

Deciding when a dairy cow starts her second career

Body condition is an important consideration when deciding when a dairy animal retires into her “second career”.  Thin cows with poor condition are often discounted at sale barns, so evaluating which cows may be candidates for improving condition is an important consideration prior to shipping a cull cow to get the most value. It is also important to note that adding condition may be necessary for animal well-being prior to transport.

Field Drying Forage for Hay and Haylage

If we understand and use the biology and physics of forage drying properly, not only does the hay dry faster and have less chance of being rained on, but the total digestible nutrients (TDN) of the harvested forage are higher.

Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis (A3769)

Publication ID: A3769 Recommended Methods of Manure Analysis (A3769) Introduction Return to Top Introduction The benefits of applying livestock manure to crops have been recognized for centuries. Nutrient composition of manure varies with a number of factors, including animal type, bedding, ration, storage/handling, environmental conditions, field application method, and age of manure. These factors certainly […]