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Freestall Facilities in Central Texas
(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 ...
Understanding Forage Quality Analysis
(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.
Anionic Salt Programs for Close-Up Dry Cows
(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 ...
Tracking Dairy Efficiency
(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, ...
Feeding the Transition Dairy Cow
(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 ...
Monitoring Feed Efficiency in Dairy Herds
(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.
Bovine Paratuberculosis of Dairy Cattle
(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, ...