Cows, Like Us, Respond To Light Research tells us that a poorly lit barn has a negative impact on milk production this time of year. Continue reading to learn more about how you can manage light exposure to increase milk product by an average of 5 lbs. Cows, Like Us, Respond To Light Read More »
The Influence of NutriVantage® on Lactating Dairy Cows While the effects of Nutrivantage Nutrition Optimizer on cattle and dairy calves have been well documented, there is very little data on the effects of Nutrivantage in lactating dairy cows. Continue reading to learn about the overall positive results found in the field trial. The Influence of NutriVantage® on Lactating Dairy Cows Read More »
The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & Dairy After numerous feeding trials the initial observations of NutriVantage causing better feed intake, gains, and immune support has been affirmed in cattle products from calf milk replacers to dairy beef supplements. Read to understand the data supporting this conclusion in a summarized format. The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & Dairy Read More »
New Approaches To Balancing Dairy Cows’ Energy Needs Energy is often the most-limiting nutrient for the high-producing dairy cow. A good option to provide this energy is fat but it can have a negative impact on the rumen if fed too much. Continue reading to learn about a new approach to providing the energy dairy cows need. New Approaches To Balancing Dairy Cows’ Energy Needs Read More »
Non-Nutritional Reasons Cows Don’t Milk While we most often focus on solutions for nutritional reasons cows aren’t performing, it is just as likely that a non-nutritional issue may be preventing cows from reaching their full milking potential. Learn about some non-nutritional factors that can cause low milking performance. Non-Nutritional Reasons Cows Don’t Milk Read More »
Not All Yeasts Are Created Equal We have learned yeast improves fiber digestion, stabilizes rumen pH, improves gain and efficiency, and supports the immune system through prebiotic function. Learn about what makes Kent Natural Yeast unique compared to the competition and the benefits it can add to your feeding program. Not All Yeasts Are Created Equal Read More »
Strategies For Dealing With High Dairy Feed Prices No one enjoys it when dairy feed prices rise so here are a few strategies you can use to assist your dairy customers with the rising feed prices. Strategies For Dealing With High Dairy Feed Prices Read More »
Subclinical Hypocalcemia The incidence of milk fever (clinical hypocalcemia) has dropped significantly on dairy farms over the last two decades. However, in many herds subclinical hypocalcemia continues unnoticed and may affect as many as 60% of all cows and 80% of third and greater lactation animals Subclinical Hypocalcemia Read More »
Benefits Of Bovine Plasma In Calf Milk Replacers The recent incidence of PED led to some concerns about using plasma products. Though tests and studies show this played no role in the spread of PED, concerns of disease transmission have flowed into the calf industry. Read to learn more about the safety and benefits of bovine plasma. Benefits Of Bovine Plasma In Calf Milk Replacers Read More »
Dairy Cattle Lameness As one of the most important and prevalent health problems on dairy farms today, lameness can pose a serious economic threat. This article discusses the causes and symptoms of lameness and the steps you can take to prevent it in your herd. Dairy Cattle Lameness Read More »