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Jin Gan
Jun 14, 20182 min read
Factors Affecting Milk Fat And How To Increase It
Milk fat plays a big role in the economic and nutritional value of the milk. A decrease in milk fat concentration will seriously impact the
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Jin Gan
Jun 11, 20183 min read
Importance of Cooling
Often times, when there's a debate on costs and benefits of cooling the cows, cooling wins every time. The costs are minimal compared to
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Jin Gan
Jun 7, 20181 min read
The Poultry Processing Line (Infographic)
Here is an infographic by Chicken Check In on the poultry processing line:
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Jin Gan
Jun 4, 20181 min read
Chickens Are Getting Bigger (Infographic)
Here is an infographic by Chicken Check In - Chickens are getting bigger:
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Jin Gan
May 31, 20183 min read
Evaluating Feed Efficiency As A Measure Of Sustainability
It is tempting to use feed efficiency as the answer for all questions on-farm sustainability as it represents over 50% of operating expenses
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Jin Gan
May 28, 20182 min read
4 Benefits Of Frequent Feed Push Up
Often times, as soon as the tractor starts, all the cows would rush to the feedbunk waiting impatiently as if they have not been fed for day
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Jin Gan
May 24, 20182 min read
Challenges of Feeding Fresh Cows
Feeding fresh cows have been an ongoing challenge for dairy farmers throughout the years.
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Jin Gan
May 21, 20183 min read
Fluctuations In Silage Digestibility
Depending on how much silage you stored, you may be considering making the switch to new-crop silage soon.
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Jin Gan
May 17, 20182 min read
Prioritising Nutrition Recommendations
It is a common occurrence for a dairyman to feed a new crop of hay and test the first samples, only to realise the nutrient values are not w
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Jin Gan
May 14, 20182 min read
Improving Feeding Efficiencies Through Nutrition
Back in the olden days, dairy farming in the US consisted of milking a handful of cows producing just a few gallons of milk per cow per day.
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Jin Gan
May 10, 20182 min read
Importance of Mixer Wagon
Feed is the biggest cost in a dairy farm and it is linked to many different issues, which makes it important to troubleshoot regularly.
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Jin Gan
May 7, 20181 min read
Limit Feeding Heifers
When you are facing shortage in forage, it may be a good idea to consider limit feeding heifers.
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Jin Gan
May 3, 20182 min read
Good Rumen Management Increases IOFC
Any feeding program that helps to nurture rumen microbial population will increase the dairy's income over feed cost (IOFC).
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Jin Gan
Apr 26, 20181 min read
9 Ways Milk Can Help Your Body (Infographic)
Here is an infographic on 9 ways milk can help your body by National Dairy Council:
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Jin Gan
Apr 23, 20181 min read
Not All Dietary Fat Sources Are Created Equal
Supplemental fat has been a very popular choice as it helps to retain body condition and improves reproductive performance.
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Jin Gan
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Precision Ration Formulation
The foundation of dairy ration is made up of protein, fibber, starch and fat. Through technology, we are able to understand more...
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Jin Gan
Apr 16, 20182 min read
Effect Of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) On Reproduction
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) when offered as rumen inert fat can help to improve immune systems and promote greater reproductive success.
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Jin Gan
Apr 12, 20182 min read
When Bad Things Happen To Good Rations
When cows are not performing well, ration is often blamed. Before you make any changes, it's a good idea to analyse what is happening to
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Jin Gan
Apr 9, 20182 min read
3 Important Questions To Ask Your Nutritionist
A good nutritionist will do more than just ration formulation. They serve as a consultant constantly looking out how to help their clients.
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Jin Gan
Apr 5, 20182 min read
Helping Cows Combat Increased Temperatures
As summer is approaching, dairy farmers need to be on the lookout for any changes in the cow's behaviour, forage quality and feedbunk st
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