milk production
Helping Cows Manage Heat Stress Saves Real Money
More than ever, dairy producers need to save money wherever they can. Especially during the summer months, cows under heat stress can cost producers big bucks. Research has shown that milk production losses alone range from $1.50 to $3 per cow per day.
Keep Sodium Bicarbonate for Buffering in Dairy Cow Rations
The modern dairy cow has a greater capacity to digest feedstuffs and convert them into milk. The genetic potential of modern dairy cows for milk production is a true balancing acts between level of milk production and supply of additional nutrients to the small intestine. Maximizing rumen fermentation increases VFA production, providing more energy and microbial protein. Still greater fermentation leads to more acid production decreasing the rumen pH.
CWT Announces second Herd Retirement of 2009
“Connecting Cows, Cooperatives, Capitol Hill, and Consumers”
Friday, July 10, 2009 (703) 243‐6111 ext. 375 Contact: Jim Tillison
CWT ANNOUNCES SECOND HERD RETIREMENT OF 2009
Time Frame to Submit Bids Shortened, Maximum Bid Level Set
ARLINGTON, VA – Cooperatives Working Together announced Friday that it will conduct its second herd retirement of 2009. In order to have a more immediate impact, CWT is shortening the time frame for producers to submit bids. A maximum bid level is also being announced for this round.
