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Guidelines for Feeding Dairy Cows
Introduction Milk yield of a dairy cow depends on four main factors: (a) genetic ability; (b) feeding program; (c) herd management; and (d) health. As cows continue to improve genetically, we must also imp...
Author: Beth Wheeler, Dairy Cattle Specialist - Ontario - Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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Using Body Condition Scoring in Dairy Herd Management
Introduction There are six key times during the yearly cycle when each cow should have her condition evaluated. These occur: midway through the dry period, at calving, and at approximately 45, 90, 180 and ...
Author: R. Parker, Dairy Cattle Specialist - Ontario - Ministry of Agriculture and Food -
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Managing and Feeding Lactating Dairy Cows In Hot Weather
The modern dairy cow is similar to a factory, consuming and processing large quantities of raw materials (feedstuffs) and producing a large volume of high quality product (milk). It is essential that the fl...
Author: Joe W. West, Extension Dairy Scientist
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Nutritional Management of the Transition Cow: Effects on Reproduction and Production
The following paper is a special collaboration from AFMA (Animal Feed Manufacturers Association) www.afma.co.za We thank their kind support. SUMMARY...
Author: David WildeRuminant Technical Manager, Frank Wright Ltd, Blenheim House, Blenheim Road, Ashbou...
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New Developments In Dairy Cattle Nutrition
The following article is a special collaboration from AFMA (Animal Feed Manufacturers Association) www.afma.co.za We thank their kind support. Introduction The objective of this paper is to...
Author: Willie Smith
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Robotic Milking and Milk Quality, Experiences From the Netherlands
1Quality Milk Promotion Services, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University, 2 Research Institute for Cattle, Sheep and Horses, Lelystad,, the Netherlands, 3Fullwood ...
Author: Ynte H. Schukken1, Henk Hogeveen 2, and Ben J. Smink 3
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Health Management Practices for Dry Dairy Cows
Introduction Dairy cows require a rest period between lactations. The udder and the digestive tract especially benefit from rest during the dry period. The dry period is actually the beginning of the...
Author: J.F. Cote
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Milk quality issues: what does it take to get somatic cell count down to100,000 and keep it there?
ALLTECH 2002 CD: Milk quality issues: what does it take to get somatic cell count down to 100,000 and keep it there? Department of Animal Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA Introduc...
Author: Robert J. Harmon
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Free stall dimensions right for your cows
Producers are faced with a wide range of recommendations when installing new housing facilities or renovating an existing barn. In previous Research Reports, we have discussed the effects of providing a com...
Author: Dr. Dan M. Weary
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Preventing Milk Fevers
Milk fever is one of the more expensive metabolic diseases faced by dairy producers. Costs can easily exceed $400/cow in terms of vet and drugs, discarded milk and lost milk production. Cows with milk fever...
Author: Karen Dupchak (Animal Nutritionist)Animal Industry Branch - Manitoba Agriculture & Food
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