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DSD 7.5 | Impact of A2 milk on cheese production
The A2 protein variant was identified back in the 60s as a genetic difference among cattle. Recent consumer interest has driven a demand for A2/A2 milk, resulting in increased prevalence in the dairy…
DSD 7.4 | Impact of infection on mammary development in pregnant heifers
The trajectory of the success for a dairy cow begins with mammary development, long before lactation begins. Dr. Benjamin Enger, Associate Professor for The Ohio State University in Wooster, has…
DSD 7.3 | Generate More Grade 1 Embryos
Embryo transfer has become increasingly popular on US dairy farms to rapidly advance the genetic profile of the herd. This month’s feature article looks at the associations between fertility traits…
DSD 7.2 | Take a second look at Sorghum
Sorghum costs less to plant and requires less water to generate productive tonnages. For years, sorghum has been ignored as a dairy forage, because the starch filled berry was nearly impossible to…
DSD 7.1 | Deliver more protein to the herd at a lower cost through microbial efficiency
Seventy percent of the protein your herd uses for lactation is derived from the microbial population in her rumen. Researchers from UC Davis and Feedworks USA sought to learn more about how different…
DSD 6.12 | Brachytic corn for increased production
DSD 6.12 | Brachytic corn for increased production The brachytic gene mutation results in corn that is shorter in stature but an improved digestibility profile. Through a reduction in intranode…
Spotify DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit
DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit With changes in the marketplace, coupled with increased reproductive performance of your herd there is an increased opportunity to…
DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit
DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit With changes in the marketplace, coupled with increased reproductive performance of your herd there is an increased opportunity to…
DSD 6.10 | Summary of Social Housing for Calves
Individual housing for pre-weaned calves has long been gold standard, since it was first introduced in the 40s. However, interest has emerged around paired and group housing for this phase of…
DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity
DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity This robust beef market is having a direct impact on the bottom line of dairy calf buyers and possesses the ability to radically impact dairymen’s…
DSD 6.8 | That is where you should put your money
DSD 6.8 | That is where you should put your money For years researchers have sought out to better understand control mechanisms for a successful transition into lactation from the dry period. We’ve…
DSD 6.7 | Diagnosing heifer mastitis
It’s always exciting to watch a group of replacement heifers develop and anticipate their performance in the milking string as the top genetics of your herd. There is just about nothing more…
DSD 6.6 | How much variation is allowable?
DSD 6.6 | How much variability is allowable? Timing of insemination is still one of the most common question Dr. Paul Fricke, Extension faculty for the University of Wisconsin, gets from farmers.…
DSD 6.5 | Performance of High protein Corn coproduct
For decades, ethanol production has generated affordable biproducts to feed. A new distilling method has generated a product with ~50% protein. Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor of dairy science…
DSD 6.4 | A dynamic rumen, preweaning
Most dairy farms are trying to push the envelope from the conventional 4L of milk replacer per day to a higher volume to support lean structural growth of replacement heifers. Concerns of ruminal…
DSD 6.3 | Big Picture Management Decisions Matter
DSD 6.3 | Big Picture Management Decisions Matter Timeless dairy management decisions, such as voluntary waiting period & days dry, have recently been the topic of interest across the globe.…
DSD 6.2 | Bump colostrum quality with ease
Colostrum, the life-giving liquid-gold first milk that builds the calves’ immune function. The dairy industry has made amazing strides on colostrum management, however we’ll always have a small…
DSD 6.1 | Management to create the invisible cow
DSD 6.1 | Management to create the invisible cow If you pause and think about a list of cows – chances are the list that pops into mind is a group of troublemakers that didn’t breed back or need…
DSD 5.12 | Takes time to Make Time
Ever heard the adage, “It takes money to make money”? Well, the research highlighted this month shows that it also takes time, to make time. Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez discusses the importance of parlor…
DSD 5.11 | Subtle Sync changes to synergize estrus with ovulation
Reproductive physiologists are always trying to improve conception rates for the dairy herd. Double ovsync is one of the best tools in our toolbox to submit cows to first insemination. However, as…
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