Dry Matter Determination

On most animal operations, feed ingredients are provided to animals according to the weight of the feed. Although nutrients in ration formations are often described in terms of a percentage, animals require actual amounts of nutrients. Feeding individual feed ingredients according to weight is only accurate if the...

Udder Stuff:New Pericoli Facility

Termotecnica Pericoli S.r.l., an Italian based manufacturer of livestock ventilation, cooling and heating systems is pleased to announce their newest addition to the growing network of Pericoli Global Operations with the opening of Pericoli Centro America S.A. de C.V. The new company opened their doors in Querétaro,...

Guest Editorial:Site Selection of a Freestall Housing System

Natural ventilation of the freestall barn is an essential consideration of site selection. Earth can be moved, driveways built, and utility lines extended; however, summer breezes cannot be redirected to ventilate a poorly located freestall barn. Hot, humid, and still days most critically affect cow comfort and...

January 2015 Issue

Cover Story:p.26 - Sorghum Makes Sense Features: p. 6  -  Guest Editorial p. 14 - Dry Matter Determination p. 19 - Cover Crops p. 34 - Udder Stuff

December 2014 Issue

Cover Story:p.20 - The Agricultural Concrete leader Features: p. 6  -  Guest Editorial p. 14 - BRITESPAN Profile:Tony and Marsha Snow p. 28 - Udder Stuff  

Silo-King: Forage and Grain Treatment

There are many obstacles to overcome when putting up quality hay, silage or fermented grains. These include: crop maturity, packing density, humidity, oxygen and plant moisture content. Silo-King®, a forage and grain treatment additive helps protect feedstuffs from these obstacles, while enhancing digestibility...

Double Cropping: Seven Generation Kratz Farms Credits Double Cropping and Quality Mixes for Their Success

When asked how long the Kratz family has been dairy producers, 35-year old Ricky Kratz says with pride, “We are a seven generation farm!” Located near Slinger, Wisconsin, Kratz Farms (www.kratzfarms.com) is a 500-head Holstein milking operation with 2,000 acres of alfalfa, beans, corn, wheat, oats and...

Compost Bedded-Pack Barns

Lactating dairy cows have traditionally been housed in loose-housing, bedded-pack, tie-stall, or freestall barns. Innovative dairy producers have introduced a variation on the loose-housing bedded-pack system. It is generally referred to as a compost bedded-pack barn. Its key component is a large, open resting area,...

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