Cow Nutrition

Fall Nutrition; Potential Forage Shortages on the Horizon?

 Fall Nutrition; Potential Forage Shortages on the Horizon? By Michael Cox Localized feed shortages may be a strong possibility this Fall and winter, as the season challenging weather conditions limited normal forage production in many dairy regions across the country. Delayed planting, flooding and a...

Maximizing Value from Transition Cow Diets

 Maximizing Value from Transition Cow Diets By Michael Cox The transition time period from dry to fresh is one of the most intense, stressful and critical periods in a cow’s production cycle. Managing the diet over this period will aim to meet the maintenance requirements of the dry cow, before...

Cow Nutrition: Calving to Breeding

Cow Nutrition: Calving to Breeding By Ken Olson - Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist SDSU Animal Science DepartmentCalving season has already started for some producers, and will be starting for most others in the near future. Nutritional management of the cow herd is more important during the periods of...