Browsing by Author "Stokes, Sandra R."

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    • Anionic Salt Programs for Close-Up Dry Cows 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (1998-12-17)
      Dairy farmers can improve long-term milk production by having a well-managed program for dry cows during the last 3 weeks before calving. This publication explains how an anionic salt program can help control subclinical ...
    • Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle 
      Faries Jr., Floron C.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Stokes, Sandra R.; Magee, Derry D.; Roussel, Allen J. (1999-03-11)
      Paratuberculosis, or Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees) disease, is a chronic intestinal infection of cattle. It is increasingly recognized in both dairy and beef herds. This publication discusses transmission of the bacteria, ...
    • Cooling Dry Cows 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (2000-07-17)
      This publication discusses the effects of heat stress on dairy cows, methods of cooling cows, and research on the effects of cooling cows in the dry period.
    • Feeding the Transition Dairy Cow 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (1999-09-20)
      Proper nutrition management during a cow's transition period (from the last 3 weeks of gestation through the first 2 weeks of lactation), is critical to successful lactation. This publication gives details for nutrition ...
    • Feeding Waste Milk to Dairy Calves 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan; Jordan, Ellen R. (2002-02-14)
      This publication lists precautions producers should take when feeding waste milk to dairy calves and offers usage guidelines.
    • Freestall Facilities in Central Texas 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Gamroth, Mike (1999-06-04)
      Dairy producers in Central Texas will find this information useful in evaluating freestall dairy facilities. Other topics to be considered in evaluating a change in facilities include moisture deficits for the area, labor ...
    • Is Your Dairy Management Program Ready for The Summer Heat? 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (2000-04-25)
      When dairy cows suffer heat stress, milk production declines. Adjustments in nutrition and environment, as described in this publication, can help dairy cows withstand high summer temperatures and maintain milk production.
    • Managing Milk Composition: Evaluating Herd Potential 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Before trying to alter and improve milk fat and protein production of a dairy herd, it is important to evaluate the herd's potential to respond to feed management changes. This publication offers some key points that can ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Feed Additives and Production Enhancers 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-14)
      Feed additives play an essential role in enhancing production and yield of milk and milk components. Producers should, however, evaluate the cost-to-benefit ratio of each feed additive in their management systems. This ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Maximizing Rumen Function 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Feeding strategies that optimize rumen function also maximize milk production and milk component percentages and yield. This publication offers guidelines for feeding forage, grain protein and ration fiber to enhance rumen ...
    • Managing Milk Composition: Normal Sources of Variation 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Jordan, Ellen R.; Looper, Mike; Waldner, Dan (2000-12-11)
      Many factors influence the composition of milk, including environment, level of production, stage of lactation, disease, season, and genetics and age of the animal. This publication explains the effect of each.
    • Monitoring Feed Efficiency in Dairy Herds 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (1999-04-26)
      This publication explains how dairy producers can improve feeding and production efficiency by frequently monitoring ration particle size, feed inventory and milk production.
    • Tracking Dairy Efficiency 
      Stokes, Sandra R. (1998-02-10)
      It is important for dairy operators to review their overall operations regularly and look for inefficiency. Production efficiency in dairies can be improved through changes in culling practices, reproductive efficiency, ...
    • Understanding Forage Quality Analysis 
      Stokes, Sandra R.; Prostko, Eric P. (1998-03-23)
      This publication discusses forage characteristics important to dairy rations and explains quality parameters such as protein and fiber content and relative feed value.