Best Practices for Summer Haying
By Jessica Graham For a lot of us, hay is a cornerstone in our dairy operation. As a primary feed source, high-quality hay plays a crucial role in supporting the productivity of our dairy cattle. Quality hay supports optimal milk production and overall farm profitability. For many dairy farms, producing hay not only saves money […]
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Delmhorst Hay Moisture Testers
Delmhorst Hay Moisture Testers: How Accurate? With rising operational costs, tighter margins and increasing labor shortages, Delmhorst Moisture Testers have been widely accepted for decades and still, the most often-asked question is – how accurate are moisture testers? Since probe-type meters measure the moisture at a specific, small point in a product – hay – […]
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Feed Additives for Dairy Cows
Feed Additives for Dairy Cows There are a number of feed additives commonly in use in dairies. Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri, says that there are some regulations regarding what can be fed, but there are more regulations for what is fed to lactating cows, versus non-lactating cows. “If […]
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