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Jin Gan
Aug 23, 20181 min read
High Quality Forage Reduces Purchased Ingredients
A high quality ration is one where it puts the health of the cow above everything else.
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Jin Gan
Aug 20, 20181 min read
Consider Limit Feeding Dairy Heifers
If you are short on forage, it is worth to consider limit feeding heifers.
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Jin Gan
Aug 16, 20182 min read
Protein & Carbohydrate Interactions In Rumen
In recent times, the dairy industry has made huge improvements in reducing amount of protein needed to improve performance.
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Jin Gan
Aug 13, 20182 min read
Producing Milk With Quality Hay Crop
Dairy cows need forages in order for the rumen to function properly. Rumen microbial fermentation must occur in the presence of complex carb
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Jin Gan
Aug 9, 20183 min read
Avoiding Too Much Protein
Nutritionists understand the importance of having sufficient protein in the cow's diet but too much protein will lead to undesirable eff
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Jin Gan
Aug 6, 20183 min read
Good Forage Fermentation Increases Profitability
In recent times, fermented and ensiled forages and grains have become very popular feedstuffs in a cow's diet.
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Jin Gan
Aug 2, 20181 min read
Rumination Station (Infographic)
Here is an infographic by Hobby Farms on Rumination Station:
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Jin Gan
Jul 30, 20182 min read
Myth of High Forage Diets
How much forage should one feed their herd? it seems like everyone is recommending a high forage diet but is that the right thing to do?
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Jin Gan
Jul 26, 20182 min read
Receiving Sufficient Close Up Diets
Properly formulated ration is crucial during transition period for the cows. However, the best ration in the world is no good if the animals
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Jin Gan
Jul 23, 20184 min read
Grass Silage Considerations
There are some aspects of ensiling that remains the same regardless if it's corn, grass or alfalfa.
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Jin Gan
Jul 19, 20182 min read
Good Fresh Cow Dry Matter Intake Improves Profitability
Cow's energy requirement increases greatly post calving. Herds with higher dry matter intake post-calving will have higher milk producti
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Jin Gan
Jul 16, 20183 min read
Re-think Transition Cow Diet
There has been a lot of research being done on pre-fersh (dry cow) diets over the years.
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Jin Gan
Jul 12, 20183 min read
Focusing On Amino Acids
The dairy industry in general has become increasingly precise in identifying and meeting the protein requirements of dairy cows.
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Jin Gan
Jul 9, 20183 min read
Importance of Dry Matter Intake
Dry matter (DM) is an important metric as calculations for balanced diet are based on a dry matter (DM) basis.
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Jin Gan
Jul 5, 20183 min read
Strategies To Increase Nutritive Value of Corn Silage
It is important to have high quality corn silage as it helps to supply energy and fiber for the dairy cows.
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Jin Gan
Jul 2, 20181 min read
Milk Facts (Infographic)
Here are some milk facts (infographic):
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Jin Gan
Jun 28, 20182 min read
Feeding 100% Corn Silage Rations
Farmers that faced with decreasing supplies of forage due to delayed planting or harvest are encouraged to increase the level of corn silage
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Jin Gan
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Fresh Cow With Good DMI Improves Profitability
Cows with high average dry matter intake (DMI) post-calving will be able to meet the increased nutrient demands for milk production.
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Jin Gan
Jun 21, 20182 min read
Overcoming Lower Milkfat
There has been a decrease in milkfat as compared to the earlier years. For farms that are paid on component, low milkfat production means lo
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Jin Gan
Jun 18, 20182 min read
Water - The Nutritional Secret
While water does not provide protein, carbohydrates or fats, it has been acknowledged as the most important nutrient for dairy cows.
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