Highly digestible whole cottonseed is an effective source of fiber, fat and protein.
Understanding Forage Quality and Feeding Programs
Forage quality directly influences the effectiveness of feeding programs by determining how well the nutrient composition of feed meets animals' daily nutritional needs. However, forage quality can vary significantly, even within a single harvest,...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Benefits of seeding grass with alfalfa
Higher yields with faster drying times.
More persistent crop through the winter.
Weed and erosion control.
Grasses have more digestible fiber than alfalfa.
Seeding grass with alfalfa can boost yield...
Source: OMAFRA
The transition from a dry cow to a milking cow is a particularly stressful time for dairy animals. It is important that the nutritional management during this time continues to be as good or better than during lactation....
Source: Ohio State University Extension
Andie Majewski, Graduate Teaching Associate and Dr. Kirby Krogstad, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University
Feed is the largest cost of production on dairy farms. Because of this, it is critical to...
Highly digestible whole cottonseed is an effective source of fiber, fat and protein.
With harvest season complete, it’s the perfect time to assess feed inventory and fine-tune your feeding program.
A study by Alex Bach in Spain found that over 50% of performance differences among 47 herds fed identical total mixed ration (TMR) were...
Dairy cattle require a well-balanced diet to maximize health and milk production. Feed types can be broadly categorized into forages, concentrates, and minerals and vitamins. Each plays a unique role in meeting the nutritional requirements of dairy cows.
Forages
Forages, the...
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The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released a set of life cycle assessment (LCA) resources designed to help the animal feed and pet food industry accurately assess its environmental footprint. Developed in collaboration with the Context Network...
Elanco Animal Health is progressing in its livestock sustainability strategy, delivering innovations to farmers and advocating for a shift in the perception of cattle, from being seen as a climate challenge to being part of a sustainable solution. Through...
