Feeding strategies worth expense

Carter Jones
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024

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Maintaining body condition and energy balance is critical for maximizing a dairy cow's efficiency and production, says Bill Weiss with The Ohio State University-Department of Animal Sciences.

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Carter Jones

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Dairy farmers striving to boost milk production can unlock better productivity peaks by tweaking herd management. Bill Weiss, a professor emeritus in The Ohio State University-Department of Animal Sciences, says to maximize productivity cows must be healthy and in good body condition. Feeding strategy and the timely introduction of supplements can also greatly increase milk yield.

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