What does a successful reproduction program look like?
What does a successful reproduction program look like? Data can highlight key profit drivers in your reproduction program to help you make better, more profitable decisions. MADISON, Wis. [Sept. 11, 2024] – A cow’s ideal herd management cowcard has just four events – fresh, bred, confirmed pregnant and dry. While a herd of four-event cows is […]
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Colostrum Management for the Dairy Goat Kid
Colostrum Management for the Dairy Goat Kid By Jennifer Bentley, Dairy Field Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Feeding kids the correct amount of high-quality colostrum immediately after birth is one of the most important management practices in kid management. Colostrum is so important that sometimes it is called “liquid gold”. The Importance of […]
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Plan for Winter Forage Needs
Plan for Winter Forage Needs Article courtesy of University of Minnesota Extension This has been an interesting growing year, to say the least. • There are large areas of winterkill throughout the Midwest. • Hay prices have remained high, in spite of low milk prices. • The amount and quality of hay this year has […]
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