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SPRING VENTILATION CHECKLIST FOR FINISHER BARNS
March 8, 2019
As we look at the piled snow and another cold snap, I know from prior experience that we will be seeing some 50 degree days soon. They probably will come […]
Looking at Your Dairy with a Systematic Approach
February 18, 2019
Have you ever been overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done or improved today or this week? I know I have. What have you found that works the best […]
Qual Dairy Awarded Form-A-Feed Outstanding Dairyman Award
February 7, 2019
Qual Dairy of Lisbon, ND was awarded the 2018 Form-A-Feed Outstanding Dairyman of the Year Award at the Form-A-Feed Professional Dairy Conference at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, […]
Biotin: Role in Today’s Modern Swine Diet
February 4, 2019
Biotin is a vitamin that is important for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism through biotin dependent enzymes. Biotin content in feed ingredients can be variable in both content and bioavailability. […]
Extreme Cold Doesn’t Stop Farmers
January 31, 2019
As I write this blog post, we are experiencing record low temperatures in the Midwest. The news stations have been telling people to stay inside, schools are closed, tow trucks […]
How to Use Records to Improve Reproduction
December 10, 2018
The secret to getting more cows pregnant in a timely manner could already be at your fingertips. In fact, it may be just a few key strokes away. Valuable data […]
Raising Steers for Retail Beef Market
November 20, 2018
Beef producers often consider opportunities to improve the profitability of their operations and look for long-term success. One of these opportunities is marketing their steers as retail beef directly to […]
Back to Basics: 7 Tips for Weaning Pigs to Eat
November 15, 2018
According to research conducted at Kansas State University, pigs that barely maintain their weaning weight during the first week may take an extra 10 to 20 days to reach market […]
5 Areas of Focus to Maximize Peak Production
November 7, 2018
The lactation curve of milk production on some farms can be complicated. The question of how we get more production from cows comes up in many conversations between nutritionists and […]
Bridging the Fall Gap with Lic Tubs
October 30, 2018
In the fall, some farmers have the privilege to get in fields and harvest their crops while others must wait patiently until just the right time. As many people do […]
Enhance Liver Function and Improve Performance in the Transition Period
October 9, 2018
It is calving season! A lot of calves have already hit the ground. Although we focus on making sure the calf receives a clean and adequate amount of colostrum, cows […]
Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Swine
September 9, 2018
Hemorrhagic bowel syndrome demands our attention because in the past few years, we have seen it increase in occurrence without clearly identifiable reasons. Some call it the “stealth bomber of […]