Feed and Nutrition
Feed and Nutrition
Feed represents one of the largest expenses on dairy farms. In this section, explore the fundamentals of forage production and harvesting, while learning how dairy nutrition influences milk production, milk components, and the overall economic success of a dairy operation.
Feed and Nutrition News
Raising the Bar: Building Better Heifers Workshops Across Wisconsin in December
UW-Madison Extension offers statewide “Raising the Bar: Building Better Heifers” meetings in early December to boost dairy herd profitability.
Wisconsin Field Days: Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows
UW-Madison Extension hosted Wisconsin field days on feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows; 172 attendees, 95% learned actionable info.
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Using lab tests to estimate forage stability and fermentation efficiency
Today many forage tests provide information beyond the energy and protein in the feed but also feed fermentation quality and its stability in the manger. Having efficient fermentation is critical to ensure the forages being fed are highly palatable and digestible.
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Nutrition Articles
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Protein, What Is It? And Why Do Cows Need It?
Getting protein feeding right is critical to boost both animal productivity and farm profitability.
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