Items Tagged with 'stocking density'
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Take me out with the crowd. Give me some pellets, it’s a great snack. I don’t care if I never get back.
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Protect lying time by reducing how long cows wait to be milked
A comparison between the time cows wait to be milked in herds milked in parlors and herds milked with automated milking systems.
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Investing in a contemporary calf barn positions Hammond family for future herd success
Proper ventilation was a key factor in the decision to build a new calf-raising facility.
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More to milkfat than meets the eye
Milkfat can be an important marker for rumen health and production efficiency.
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Beware of green fever
Producers should be careful to avoid catching “green fever” as grazing grounds rebound from drought.
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Best practices for transition cow success
Feedbunk management, stocking density, pen moves and lockup times all influence transition cow success.
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Stocking density is not static
Pros and cons of increasing stocking density and the effects on production and marginal income.
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