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Alta News
A follow up to the article 'The Ins and Outs of TPI and Rank'. In this article, learn about NM, rank on the industry-wide NM list, and how certain traits can dramatically affect rank.
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February 16th 2012
Learn about TPI, rank on the industry-wide TPI list, and how certain traits can dramatically affect rank.
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February 14th 2012
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Dairy News
As a follow-up to his popular article, "Individual cow care to lower lameness in your herd," we asked author Jamie Sullivan the following question:
February 21st 2012
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February 17th 2012
February 17th 2012
Dairy Basics
"Lactation begins at dry off" should be the focus when it comes to managing dry cows. In most herds, dry cows are no longer the "forgotten" group who receive the low quality feed not suitable for the milking herd. However, considerable variability remains in the range of dry cow diets fed to cows because feeding dry cows continues to be a farm-specific program. There are goals that need to be achieved and pitfalls that need to be avoided when caring for the dry cow group.
