Tag: nutrient management
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Review feed rations in summer
Feeding management during the dry period and with fresh cows is fundamental in reducing the risk of metabolic diseases after calving.
Graziers, livestock need minerals
Although most of the nutrients needed by the animals are supplied by grazing, it is still important to make sure they have supplemental mineral available.
How to reduce grass tetany in grazing cattle
As the number of daylight hours increase, temperatures warm and pastures grow, farm managers should take steps to prevent hypomagnesemia or "grass tetany."
Pros, cons of feeding distiller grains
Distiller grains have been used as a feed ingredient in dairy rations because of high protein and fiber. Including them in a diet can lower feed costs.
Ohio farm groups promote nutrient management
The state's largest farm groups are teaming together to help more farmers make nutrient management plans for their operation.
Water access in winter pastures is critical
Water is essential for livestock year-round. For every pound of dry matter consumed, cattle will need to drink about seven pounds of water.
Facial recognition can track cows’ feed intake
Cargill and Cainthus, a Dublin-based machine vision company, created a partnership that will bring facial recognition technology to dairy farms across the world.
Managing livestock, pastures in extreme winter weather
Extreme winter weather can stress your livestock and damage your pastures. Learn more about the best farm management practices to combat the cold.
5 guidelines for winter manure application
By following these guidelines, you should be able to avoid any runoff events from winter manure application and the problems that they can cause.
