Browsing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Author "Waldner, Dan"

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    • 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.
    • 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.