Ferguson, G. Azzaro, R. Petrilieri, M. Caccamo, P. Van Soest and G. Licitra. 2012. How do dairy cows chew? Particle size analysis of selected feeds with different particle length distributions and of respective ingested bolus particles. J. Dairy Sci. 95:4707-4720. ■...
That’s the case on Kooistra Farms in Woodstock, Ill., where dairy farmer Linnea Kooistra lives the philosophy that “cows come first.” Here are some of the ways the Kooistras make cows a priority: 1. Keeping a Cow's Environment Clean From choosing sand as their cow’s bedding, to ...
Longevity in dairy cows has actually improved tremendously in the past 20 years. Instead of breeding for only milk production, dairy farmers are focused on breeding healthier, longer lasting cows by selecting males with better health and longevity traits. Genes really do make a difference in how ...
Then about a month later, there was a dairy cow in Merced, California that gave birth to triplet heifers. Overshadowed by the story of the quadruplets, I don’t think many people paid much attention, but triplets are still quite rare event. The odds of triplets is still quite amazing. ...
(4.0, 2.5, 1.7 m/cow) on the number of physical agonistic interactions ('attacks') per minute in this place, number of flinches, steps and kicks (FSK) per minute in the parlour and heart rate (HR) in both areas was investigated in 12 lower and 12 higher ranking focal cows in a ...
There are vegans who think it's ok to eat oysters and mussels. I want to go a step farther: vegans should be ok with dairy. Specifically, under pretty conservative assumptions you do much more good donating just $5/year to the Against Malaria Foundation
Farmers work withcow nutritioniststo make sure their cows have a balanced diet. These experts understand the science behind feeding dairy cows and create the right diet for different stages of a cow’s life. Every day, farmers put food in front of the cows’ stalls. But when they eat, cow...
The Financial Fallout: Avian Flu’s Deep Economic Impact on Dairy Farms The economic ramifications of the avian flu outbreak indairy cattleare severe, straining farmers already on thin margins.Dairy cowsrepresent a much more significant investment in cost and maintenance than poultry. Raising a cow...
Looking for a healthydairy free alternative to cows milk? Homemade coconut milk is a wonderful substitute full of healthy fats and important nutrients. Bonus – Use leftover coconut pulp to make coconut flour for healthy gluten free baked goods!
Some dairy farmers want to increase the amount of milk produced by their cows. How canGO ON