What is a total mixed ration (TMR)? A TMR is a method of feeding cows that combines feeds formulated to a specific nutrient content into a single feed mix. The mix contains the following feeds. With ...

offers convenience and, more importantly, passive immunity for newborn calves. “It’s so easy and simple. You grab a package, mix it up and feed it,” says Mark Brown, who milks 60 cows near Dodgeville, ...

Those researchers found that each hour of additional resting time over a baseline resulted in a daily gain of 3.7 pounds of additional milk per cow. While factors like social structure, feeding space ...

Researchers tempted grazing cattle with sweet molasses feed to discover whether cows would roam far and wide to graze or ...

or errors in feed mixing resulting in excessive concentrations in the diets of cattle. The ionophores approved for use in cattle include monensin (Rumensin®), lasalocid (Bovatec®) and laidlomycin ...

For cattle farmers and ranchers, feed represents the largest ongoing operating expense. Whether raising dairy cows for milk production or fattening up beef ...

Getting six or seven hours of sleep will mean more work is done during the day and better decisions are made. The vast majority of cows will calve fine by themselves anyway. The weather forecast is ...

Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.

For producers who plan to supplement cows this winter, feed additives ... but when feed costs are elevated the cost savings is magnified. A producer can ask the local feed mill to incorporate Rumensin ...

December 1 Cattle on Feed increased 3% over a year ago and reached over 12 million head for the first time since May of 2022. Cattle on feed over 120 days cleaned up a bit and dipped down below 4 ...

Brandon farmer Josh Hiemstra says cover crops not only improve his soil, they provide a diverse ration for his cows.