Proper nutrition is a key element of any successful dairy operation

As the National Dairy farm magazine, Hoard's Nutrition E-source provides information to dairy herd owners on proper nutrition for high producing dairy cows. Feeding additives and balancing diets for young stock and milking cows is important. Efficient ration formulation maximizes production while meeting all the nutrient requirements of the lactating cow.

Ration Strategies

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What’s new in transition feeding?
At the ADSA (American Dairy Science Association) meeting, transition cow research abstracts were prevalent. Several abstracts are listed with a brief summary, a take-home message developed by myself, and the researcher's contact if reader's desire more information
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Hoard's Dairyman: Why feeding strategy is so important
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Hoard's Dairyman: How you feed matters, too
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Sound face management minimizes bunk shrink
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Mineral recommendations may shortchange cows
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High forage isn’t always your best option
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Are you leaving money on the table?
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Rations don’t always require a TMR
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What ration do your cows eat?
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Choose your mixer wisely
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Not all feed changes are created equal
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Your TMR: Too wet or too dry?
One dry cow group or two?

Feed Additives

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Hoard's Dairyman: Sorting through the research on yeast
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Hoard's Dairyman: Where and how monensin works
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Hoard's Dairyman: [From A to Z] Sorting through your feed additive choices

Young Stock Nutrition

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Hoard's Dairyman: How good is your waste milk?
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Hoard's Dairyman: Struggling with how big heifers should be
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Hoard's Dairyman: Limit feeding heifers . . .

Feed Economics

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Hoard's Dairyman: Position and price determine by-product feed values
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Hoard's Dairyman: Consider your lower-cost options
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Hoard's Dairyman: Can you still afford a one-group TMR?
Hoard's Dairyman: Free spreadsheet lets you ask feeding 'what ifs'
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Hoard's Dairyman: Well fed is still best fed

Milking Herd Health

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Growth doesn’t stop in her second lactation
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Hoard's Dairyman: Keep an eye out for mycotoxin problems
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Hoard's Dairyman: We’re learning more about what keeps cows healthy
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Hoard's Dairyman: Energy status dictates fresh cow problems
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Hoard's Dairyman: Is there a best way to monitor ketosis?