Rumen stability must be properly managed for herd health and optimum efficiency. Feeding and nutrition management can improve production and fertility as well as reduce the length of time between calving. Learn more about rumen health and prevention methods for rumen acidosis in dairy cattle.
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Key Timeframes in Calf Nutrition
When should colostrum be fed to calves and for how long? When to adjust calf nutrition is determined by rumen development. Learn more.
Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle
Heat stress can cause many issues for the cows and the farmer. How do we prevent heat stress in cattle? Water consumption and housing ventilation can be great combat methods for heat stress in dairy cattle.
Let the Cows Decide – Free Choice Mineral Program
One part of the diet that might get overlooked due to its small size is minerals. Trace minerals are essential to the diet. This is where free choice minerals can help.
From the Desk of Gary Zimmer
Using all, or some, of these practices, will take you a long way in dealing with our extreme weather. Adding Rye to your rotation can certainly do that too. What else can you plant after corn/soybean harvest in the upper Midwest? When adding a practice like rye, you have to learn how to manage it. Change always requires knowledge if you want success.
Managing MUN | Bailey’s Bit About Nutrition
Milk Urea Nitrogen (MUN) Milk processing plants and DHI can provide dairy managers with milk urea nitrogen (MUN) values on…
Building soil productivity with TerraNu® fertilizers can reduce nitrogen fertilizer demands by 20% or more
“TerraNu allows for more efficient recovery of nutrients and improved soil health, which are crucial with historically high input prices,” say Midwestern BioAg’s Director of Agronomy, Chris Kniffen. “For decades, carbon management has been a core part of Midwestern BioAg’s approach, enabling a 20%+ reduction in nitrogen applications for corn vs conventional practices. With TerraNu, we can enable the same approach for farmers across the country.”
Salt Requirements for Cattle | Bailey’s Bit About Nutrition
Salt, along with other minerals, is necessary to sustain life in cows. Read more about salt requirements for cattle.
Grass Tetany | Bailey’s Bit About Nutrition
Spring is here and that means grazing season is around the corner. There are some things to look out for…
Fly Control | Bailey’s Bit About Nutrition
Flies, Lice & Ticks – Oh my! Spring is at our doorsteps and that means flies, lice, and ticks all…
Why do we ferment forage? | Bailey’s Bit About Nutrition
Fermenting forages is very beneficial to cattle nutrition and production. When forage is fermented it causes a breakdown of forage…
Earn the Right | From the Desk of Gary Zimmer
Here we go again. In your farming career, you have about 40 chances. You could do the same thing every…
An Ideal Time to Transition to Organic
Although it may seem counterintuitive, now is an ideal time to consider transitioning your operation to organic. That’s because while…
Are You Ready to Put Cows on Pasture?
You may be ready to see green grass and be done with winter, but are our pastures ready? Before the…
It’s All About Getting Your Fertility Right
“Profitability.” That’s the most important thing Midwestern BioAg has brought to the Fairibault, MN farming operation of Bryan and Tammy…