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There are many reasons why dairy and beef producers must reduce or replace forage diets, from forage quality variation and weather to availability patterns and pricing. The key to making a reduced forage diet work and stretching your...
Water is the most essential nutrient for dairy cattle, yet its quality is often overlooked on farms. Clean, accessible, and contaminant-free water plays a critical role in cow health, feed intake, and milk production. On hot days, a high-producing...
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science explored the effects of feeding various seaweed mixtures to lactating dairy cows, with a focus on reducing enteric methane emissions while remaining within European Union regulatory limits for iodine...
Zinc is an essential mineral in dairy nutrition, playing a key role in growth, immune health, and reproductive performance. But not all zinc supplements are created equal. A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science sheds new...
Testing forage quality is a key step in maximizing herd health, productivity, and feed efficiency. Visual checks are useful, but lab analysis gives a far more accurate picture of nutrient content—helping match the right forage to the right class...
Understanding the Risk
Mould and mycotoxins in feed can impact cow health, milk production, reproduction, and long-term herd performance.
Always rule out other causes before concluding mould or mycotoxins are the issue.
Improvements may be seen within 5–10 days...
As warmer months arrive and pastures begin to flourish, many dairy farmers turn to grazing as a cost-effective and natural way to feed their herds. While pasture feeding can offer nutritional benefits and improve animal welfare, success depends on...
Feeding management plays a vital role in dairy cow health, productivity, and welfare. Even when cows are provided with the same diet, milk yield and feed intake can vary significantly due to non-dietary factors such as overcrowding, feeding frequency,...
Feeding dairy cows a total mixed ration (TMR) is one of the most effective ways to deliver balanced nutrition for optimal milk production, reproductive health, and overall herd performance. When managed properly, a TMR system can improve feed efficiency,...
Grazing is a powerful tool for reducing feed costs, improving land use, and supporting environmental stewardship. With proper planning and active management, producers can make the most of marginal land, extend the grazing season, and improve pasture productivity.
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