FEED & NUTRITION

Trace mineral absorption and use performs an essential role in dairy cow reproduction and hoof health. The trace minerals play critical roles in the proper functioning of enzymes, hormones and cells. Deficiencies can, and often do, result in less-than-optimal performance and lost opportunity cost.

Meeting the protein requirements of high-producing dairy cattle has been a long-time goal of many nutritionists across North America.

Each individual piece of the silage management puzzle plays a significant role in the outcome of the overall feed quality for the dairy herd.

A dairy nutritionist could be your best resource when planning silage harvest. That’s because the ultimate goal at harvest is to make sure the forage you take out of the field has the highest possible feeding value.

There are many issues to blame for the sky-high grain and protein prices: weather conditions, economic issues, global grain demands and more.

When producing more milk is not a viable option to generate greater income – a common occurrence in quota systems – dairy producers must find alternative ways to make each kilogram of milk produced more valuable.