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Producers should work with veterinarian to make sure replacement heifers are properly immunized and adjust supplementation so they meet target breeding weights.
Friday. October 25th, 2019Trouw Nutrition researchers say they are continuing to glean insights into the effects of early nutrition and management on the development of the dairy cow.
Tuesday. January 30th, 2018Dairy cows go through a transition period, which lasts approximately three weeks before and after calving.
Tuesday. December 24th, 2019Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the most significant illnesses affecting the health of preweaned calves.
Thursday. August 22nd, 2019Modified intensive early stocking may improve several performance measures for both cows and calves.
Wednesday. June 19th, 2019Keeping calves healthy in first part of life may reduce exposure to setbacks and health challenges later in life.
Wednesday. April 4th, 2018Feeding a ration with negative dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) of -8 to -12 meg/100g ration dry matter for the last 3 weeks prior to calving
Tuesday. July 10th, 2018Calves getting 2-methylbutyrate see improved rumen development and boosted growth, say researchers. Volatile fatty acids boosts calf growth, rumen development
Tuesday. January 16th, 2018Canola meal may support increased milk production in dairy cows compared to soybean meal when included in an early lactation ration, says researcher.
Monday. February 5th, 2018Beef and dairy farmers will soon be able to weigh their youngstock and take their temperature several times a day, without having to lift a finger.
Friday. October 5th, 2018