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Heat Stress in Small Ruminants
Heat Stress in Small Ruminants Written with contributions by Heidi Carroll, Former SDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Field Specialist & Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator and Kelly Froehlich, Former Assistant Professor & SKSU Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist. The Upper Midwest provides periods of extreme heat during summer and shorter periods of heat stress potential during spring […]
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Expert Insights on Manure Management
Expert Insights on Manure Management Each day, livestock produce thousands of pounds of manure. In fact, the estimate for a single dairy cow produces approximately 120 pounds or 14 gallons of wet manure per day. Properly managing that manure production and recognizing that manure is far more of an asset than a liability, is important […]
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QualiTru’s Impact Over the Years
QualiTru’s Impact Over the Years By Maura Keller When it comes to understanding the needs of dairy producers, it helps when a company founder and entrepreneur has first-hand knowledge of the dairy industry, by either being a producer himself, or by having grown up on a dairy farm. For Darrell Bigalke, the founder and owner […]
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Using Nutrition to Beat the Heat
Using Nutrition to Beat the Heat As summer temperatures rise, dairy producers know the importance of keeping their cows comfortable. While shade, ventilation, and water are crucial, there’s another powerful tool in your heat stress management arsenal: nutrition. Like so many other changes you make to your dairy to accommodate the seasons, your ration should […]
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