
Dairy cattle can be picky eaters
Dairy Corner: Keep a properly mixed ration ‘pushed up’ in front of the cows throughout the day

A balanced mineral-vitamin program is a good investment
The key is to be raising healthy animals in good condition and ready for breeding

Getting bulls prepped for breeding season
Bulls in optimum body condition have high sperm count and sex drive at breeding

First-calf heifers need to be prepared for rebreeding
They need to calve in good condition and then be kept in good condition as they also continue to grow and nurse a calf

Feed enough potassium in dairy lactation diets
Dairy Corner: There’s a balancing act between there being too much or not enough K

Dairy cows need effective forage fibre
The Dairy Corner: Cud-chewing, or lack thereof, could be an indicator of several problems due to a low fibre diet

Consider a two-stage dry cow feeding program
Dairy Corner with Peter Vitti: Meeting all of the dry cow’s nutritional needs goes a long way toward success

Get and keep cows ready for rebreeding
A balanced ration needs to include essential mineral mix

Increase in open cows blamed on poor diet
Start with a decent body condition after summer grazing and keep it maintained through to calving

Optimize moisture content of lactation dairy diets
Make sure it is properly measured to avoid being too dry or too wet