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All Trace Mineral Supplements Are Not Created Equal
When it comes to deciding which mineral supplements to use in livestock feeding, two criteria need to be considered: Biological efficacy and economic efficiency.
2005 Southern Dairy Conference
The Southern Dairy Conference is a major outreach function of the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry.
Can Computers Feed Your Cattle?
Most ration formulation is completed by computers. Numerous software products have been developed to assist nutritionist in matching feedstuffs to nutrient requirements for particular production settings. They can estimate nutrient supply from a diet and reports how well a given diet meets the requirements for the animal specified.
Managing Feed Cost
Ration quality and the level of feed consumed both play important roles in maximizing dairy farm profitability. Feedstuff analysis allows better appreciation of real cost and should be considered in ration formulation. Feed efficiency should be calculated and monitored to identify the most profitable cows of the herd and to evaluate the nutritional programs more closely and accurately.
2003 Louisiana Dairy Digest
The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provided information on the latest developments and issues affecting dairy farming.
Vitamin E for Dairy Cattle
Role of vitamin E in dairy cow nutrition. Effects on reproduction, imunity, and production.
2004 Louisiana Dairy Report
This report is a joint publication of the LSU AgCenter Southeast Research Station, the Hill Farm Research Station, and the Department of Dairy Science. It provides details of research trials at the three locations along with some topical papers of importance to dairy producers in Louisiana.
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