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Maintaining fresh-cow dry matter intake is one of the secrets to keeping cows healthy and productive throughout lactation, ...

I am not much on New Year’s resolutions. I have tried making some in the past and failed. I think the big reason they don’t ...

High MUN is often attributed to excess rumen-degraded protein (RDP) in a cow’s diet. However, this may not be the source, or at least the only source, of elevated MUN. Another key factor relates to a ...

A Swiss Brown cow has been shown to use tools flexibly and deliberately, challenging long-standing assumptions about the cognitive limits of livestock. In 1982, cartoonist Gary Larson introduced ...

Low reproductive rates, health challenges and reduced growth can all be caused by trace mineral deficiencies in cattle.

In the northern Great Plains, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, frequent dangerous wind chills, and blowing and drifting snow are common occurrences. Beef cattle increase ...

Manuel Peña shares dairy nutrition essentials, including information on the amino acids and fiber that dairy cattle need.

One California Dairy is taking a closer look at lighting for circadian rhythm, melatonin and dry cow management.

Maximize calf growth and rumen health by providing warm, free-choice water. Learn why water temp and timing are vital for ...

Biotics offer credible pathways to improving health and performance in dairy cattle while also acting as disease prevention tool. From improving rumen function to supporting udder health, biotics can ...

State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China Introduction: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential ...