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Feed cows appropriately to meet requirements of early lactation Limited forage growth this spring means producers may need to supplement cows with some type of concentrate or use high-quality hay.
02/05/2018
Sow diets supplementation of mannan oligosaccharide affects immune response of sows Gestation and lactation dietary supplementation mannan oligosaccharide may improve sow and litter performance and immune response.
06/02/2018
Dietary canola meal may boost milk production when fed in early lactation Canola meal may support increased milk production in dairy cows compared to soybean meal when included in an early lactation ration, says researcher.
05/02/2018
How can dairy cows be more efficient in utilizing fatty acids? Different fatty acid ratios boost performance in dairy cattle at separate lactation stages, says student researcher.
23/01/2018
How can dairy cows improve resistance to disease during early lactation? Canadian research shows a partial reduction in milk production in early lactation reduces metabolic stress and immunosuppression in high yielding dairy cows
11/01/2018
2 more lactations with healthy dry cows These problems include milk fever, ketosis and metritis and are a direct result of shortcomings in dry cow management.
18/10/2017
How to avoid loss in condition score Dairy producers are being reminded to pay close attention to nutritional requirements during peak lactation, to avoid losses in body condition score (BCS)
16/10/2017
Boosting immunity for prevention of ketosis A healthy start of the lactation is required for good milk production and reproduction. Unfortunately, dairy cattle show increased incidence of both metabolic
11/10/2017
Nutritional strategies for healthy cows A successful nutritional strategy for the transition period begins long before the transition period; it begins during late lactation. Managing the ration
02/10/2017
Chromium use in transition cows For cows in transition or during early lactation, chromium in particular can have beneficial results.
25/09/2017