Minerals and Supplements for Dairy Cattle
By Heather Smith Thomas. Nutrition is extremely important for optimum health and productivity in dairy animals. Therefore most dairies have rations formulated by a nutritionist to make sure all important nutrients are present and in correct balance. This includes vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, water and energy. Many dairies use a TMR to deliver these in […]
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Planning and Caring for Dairy Udder Health in the Winter
You can’t control the weather, but there are some practices you can control to ensure cow comfort and udder health are optimal through extreme winter conditions. Article and photos provided by BouMatic. Winter is a challenging time on a dairy farm. The negative temps and extreme windchills require more preparation and management. One area of […]
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Don’t Overlook Water in the Winter
By Jaclyn Krymowski Winter marks a time of uncertainty and, especially for cattle operations in harsh climates or otherwise remote regions with limited resources. While some of the most common concerns are accessibility through snow and ice, freezing equipment and exposure to the elements, providing water shouldn’t be far out of mind. Even when the […]
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