Tag: feed
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Dexters No Bigger Than Dogs
I usually like to start these articles with a picture of a Dexter cow from the past, that will be the focus for the historical adventure, as we travel back in time. But sadly, this time I have no beautiful and memorable cow to set the tone, as one could not be found for a…
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Lying out all winter long, Getting nothing more than what they can pick up and a small portion of hay Night and Morning.
Dexters have long been hailed as hardy and thrifty even adaptable to locations from Africa to snow laden areas. This article I am sharing was written by R. Tait Robertson; he was a famous and most influential Dexter breeder for his day. He was not just any armature Dexter owner, since he was a foundational…
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Different Winter Feeding Strategies
❄️”Winter-feeding is one of the largest costs for Canadian and US cow-calf producers. How this period is managed can make a big difference in both herd health and an operation’s bottom line. From extended grazing systems to feeding stored forages, each method has its strengths and challenges. The right strategy depends on the operation, available…
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Have You Considered Fodder To Feed Your Livestock?
Sprouts (also known as “fodder” when used for animals) are economical to produce. Typical cost of production is less than 6 cents per lb. This includes seed, water, and electricity. Although sprouts cannot replace 100% of an animal’s diet, they have been scientifically proven to increase the digestibility of other feeds in the gut. That…
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Fall to winter forage options
A compilation of advice for fall/winter grazing https://www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-nutrition/fall-winter-feed-strategies-for-cattle#
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Nutrition and milking by Juliette Albrecht
Juliette is one of the principles behind The Science of Owing Dairy Cattle Facebook group and has opened a consultant group Happy Cow Consulting. https://www.happycowconsulting.org/ Think of a lactating cow’s nutritional demands as a pyramid. The very base consists of fiber, which is the rumen mat. This is grass, or grassy hay. Next is the…
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McDonald’s and Syngenta Team Up.
https://www.producer.com/livestock/mcdonalds-to-pay-for-feed-efficient-corn-use/?utm_source=Glacier+FarmMedia+LP&utm_campaign=cfd51828a4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_12_06_10_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_be8da64209-cfd51828a4-91362076&mc_cid=cfd51828a4
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