Rumen-protected glucose seen to boost milk production in transition dairy cows
Supplementation of rumen-protected glucose (RPG) may be a useful dietary strategy to improve energy balance in transition dairy cows.
![Automated milking system requires new approach](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/aa5d573c-5d5a5067425cc5472c0660a6.jpg)
Feeding management for cows housed in facilities with automated milking systems is different than for herds using parlor-based milking systems.
![Mastitis control programs sought for organic dairy herds](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/64de2aa7-5d564f71425cc5a9764137fa.jpg)
Organic dairies can benefit from gaining a greater understanding of the factors affecting the probability of mastitis the development of control programs, say r
![MAP protein may aid battle against Johne's disease](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/d0ef82c3-5d537df5425cc58c04f4ad1d.jpg)
Vaccine investigators use Johne's disease-causing bacterium's own protein against it.
![Joined up approach to antimicrobial resistance in US cattle production urged](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/cfa4044f-5d4d2eea425cc5eb10b44c2d.jpg)
Lubbers said it was important to tailor antimicrobial stewardship for beef production, given the fact it is very different to pork and poultry farming.
![Netherlands moves forward on 'insects as feed' research](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/56804553-5d4d2e1b425cc5bd10b44c26.jpg)
Insects may be part of protein solution while building natural and circular food system with minimized food waste.
![Dairy sensor tech looks to assess milk components](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/b3290dd1-5d4bdf3c425cc5887d1cd436.jpg)
SomaDetect’s milk sensor and analytical algorithms look to provide producers with information on cows’ reproductive status and health along with the influence
![Seaweed feed additive may reduce methane emissions](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/934c5c7a-5d4a8a45425cc57e2aa40452.jpg)
Questions remain regarding long-term effects and availability of adequate quantities of seaweed to feed to dairy cattle.
![Examine cattle for signs of foot rot](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/3c529d4f-5d4a89c8425cc5ad28a40451.jpg)
Foot rot arises when bacteria gain entry into the tissues of the foot through a break in the skin; cattle standing in damp or flooded areas can worsen problem.
![Blended feed additives may provide antibiotic alternative for growing cattle](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/19e2e722-5d43ff2a425cc5086bbdb57f.jpg)
Probiotic feed additives and enzymes support weight gain and feed efficiency for growing cattle, and may provide an alternative to antibiotic use during
![Hemp ingredients still not approved for use in animal feed](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2019/206ab52e-5d43fd6d425cc51a72bdb57c.jpg)
While 2018 farm bill allows industrial hemp to be grown in research programs, feed control officials say hemp and hemp-derived products are not approved yet
![Dairy cows on canola meal diets may outperform those on soybean meal](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/21d360f8-5d3abf2b425cc5b57f6ded1a.jpg)
Dropping prices for protein meals are prompting a comparison of canola and soybean meal, but a feeding trial shows that canola meal may provide more support
![4 useful phone apps and technology for herd management](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/c42ea754-5d3abede425cc5e7016ded18.jpg)
The latest herd management apps and associated technology can make a livestock farmer’s life considerably easier.
![Controlling internal parasites may improve beef carcass quality](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/9b8f7673-5d3abeb8425cc5b57f6ded18.jpg)
Study shows extended-release dewormer can lead to lower feedlot morbidity and improved carcass quality.
![Guidelines aim to improve reporting on livestock trials](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/73231061-5d396c42425cc58e3ea611cf.jpg)
The reporting guidelines can be found at the Meridian website, housed by the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, which is a clearinghouse for reporting
![Making ruminant farming part of the climate change solution](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/8548b862-5d381ec1425cc59779249540.jpg)
Swiss agtech start-up, Mootral, is awaiting the result of scientific trials and commercial pilot projects before fully launching its methane reduction product
![Michigan identifies new cattle herd with bovine TB](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/36065935-5d381e47425cc5f77a24953e.jpg)
Alpena county herd is within state's modified accredited zone for bovine tuberculosis management.
![Cattle preconditioning programs add to bottom line](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/327b9995-5d36d3da425cc5e538163d21.jpg)
Extension specialists describe how preconditioning programs add to cow/calf operation's bottom line and improve return on investment.
![Cow/calf producers reminded to conduct bull soundness exam](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/ef53c723-5d3183e1425cc5721720699d.jpg)
Spring-like weather means cow/calf producers need to get bulls ready for the upcoming breeding season.
![Study Starch source influential in dairy cow diets](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2019/1ac5d8e9-5d302c03425cc57151914b58.jpg)
Corn processing and reduced crude protein degradability may influence milk ethanol stability, say researchers.