So what can producers do to manage the cold stress and feed adequately during the winter months? Here are some tips: 1) Feed higher quality hay (with more energy) and expect cows to increase intake.

some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops Midwest cattle farmers are using to stretch fall and winter grazing. Cereal rye ...

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It is an opportunity to leverage multiple aspects of dairy farming for a powerful economic model. How much forage can a cow eat? Dairy farmers who focus on high forage diets and high milk production ...

Dates are packed with natural sugars like glucose and fructose, providing a quick energy boost to combat winter lethargy. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, dates help strengthen the immune ...

You can use a microwave, Koster tester or food dehydrator to measure forage moisture levels. Observing the bunk after feeding provides valuable insights into feed mixing and cow behavior. Check for ...

Crops for livestock such as hay, corn and silage are mostly grown in fertile soil of so-called “bottom lands ... “So not only ...

Rumen microbes ferment feed and produce volatile fatty acids, which is the cow’s main energy source. Rumen microbes also produce B vitamins ... Rumen development The rumen will remain undeveloped as ...

Extended comments are highlighted in blue. Forage quality and digestibility are important factors in keeping the cost of feeding dairy cows low and milk production high. Forages provide both ...