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Cattlemen are increasingly turning to bagged silage for flexible feed management. The most fundamental beef cow feeding strategy remains the use of pasture, which is considered the lowest-cost feed resource. Therefore, many cattle operations aim to maximize pasture time annually to benefit from labor, manure management, physical activity, and nutrition advantages. ...
Toxin LD50 Aflatoxin-B1 0.5 Aflatoxin-B1 0.5 (mg/Kg body weight) Aflatoxin-B1 0.08 (mg/Kg body weight) Aspertoxin 6.6 Grusiofolvin 0.28 Ochratoxin-A 1.7 Ochratoxin-A 3.0 (mg/Kg body weight) Ochratoxin-B 13.0 (mg/Kg body weight) Patulin 18 Stemfon 1.2 Sterigmatocystin 0.24 Sterigmatocystin 137 (ppb in diet) T-2 toxin 6.5 (mg/Kg body weight) Feed AFB1 (μg kg-1) Feed (exceptions below) 50 ...
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Plasma Mg of deficient calves was maximized within 10 minutes following rectal infusion compared to 160 minutes after oral dosing. ...
Dura Trac raised animal flooring is a durable, low-maintenance flooring product for livestock. It consists of steel mesh that has been coated in polyvinyl (plastisol) and has been a game-changer in animal flooring manufacturing. There are plenty of benefits to using Dura Trac flooring, and at ADA Enterprises, we’ve had over 45 years of experience to discover all of them. These are some of ...
A 5,000-Head Commercial Sow-Farm Research Introduction In modern sow farms, piglet mortality is the leading restraint in producers not reaching their maximum production potential. According to the last US national database evaluation performed by Dr. Stalder in 2018, the US had an industry average of ~26% pre-weaning mortality, with nearly 10% of those attributed to stillborn (Stalder, 2018). ...
Are you a farmer looking for a quick and easy way to keep your calves in an enclosed area while being outdoors? You are probably tired of rusted, hard-to-clean enclosures that are not safe for your livestock. If you are in need of a cost-efficient way to raise calves, then the Dura Trac Calf Stall may be the product for you. The Dura Trac Calf Stall is the ideal ...
They come in a variety of sizes, making them suitable for: Poultry Goats Sheep Pigs Calves The flooring has no exposed metal to keep the steel from rust. ...
Among potential risk factors considered, flock size (P=0.010), calves age (P=0.023), body condition (P=0.019), colostrum feeding (P=0.023), bedding (P=0.017), calves kept in their pens with a frequency of change of bedding material (P=0.016), and feeding up to weaning (P=0.054) were closely linked with the occurrence of Salmonella infection. In conclusion, this ...
However, heat stress impacts more than just the milking herd. Between calves, dry cows, and milking cows, dairy producers should implement a whole-herd heat stress solution to limit those ...
Summer is here and with it comes high temperatures, high humidity, and increased chances of heat stress. According to a 2019 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research study, the US dairy industry experiences $1.5 billion in losses to heat stress annually. With afternoon humidities of 60-70%, and temperatures at 75-77°F, cows may already begin to experience the effects of heat stress ...
Rise and Shine You rise at 5:00am. The alarm clock goes off on the cherry-stained nightstand. Instinctively, you shut it off and step out of bed. You quickly get dressed and shuffle downstairs. Entering the kitchen, you start the coffee pot. Your favorite white ceramic cup, with a chip on the handle, hangs above the kitchen sink. Pulling it from the hook, you fill it to the brim, taking a second ...
Creating lifelong immunity in baby calves has never been more important. A proactive approach to health, nutrition, and management is a must from day one. ...
Colostrum should be harvested from the cow cleanly and as quickly as possible after calving. Cows begin to reabsorb immunoglobulins soon after calving, so the longer you wait to harvest, the more colostrum quality drops. ...
Today we talk about ventilation and cooling in the barn, a much discussed topic in our sector, through this short interview we will show you the point of view of an expert in Brazil who talks about us touching various points of ...
It gives Fetzer the connectivity and controls they need to efficiently and precisely manage their calves’ environment each ...
Through a dairy ventilation system designed with adequate intake, recirculation, and exhaust fans Fetzer’s heifers receive optimal fresh airflow at their ...
Additional research shows that calves treated with antibiotics produced 1,086 pounds less milk in first lactation than calves with no record of treatment. ...
The bank perfects this interest by properly filing a financing statement. Jane wants to purchase 40 calves from Tim, but does not have the cash to do so. Tim sells her the calves on credit, and the two enter into a security agreement that provides Tim a security interest in the cattle. ...
For example, if a growing operation has a space that’s roughly about the size of a large hotel room, and the producer wants to equip that space to house 100 calves, it’s just not realistic to create a quality animal-centered environment in that area. ...