Hi list, I'd like to gather some information on farms supplementing their grazing cows with molasses. Ideally I'd like information from farms using only...
The solution to ringworm and many other maladies is boron but it is not a legal feed additive so don't ask me how much to add, please. We have an NRC guideline...
I am very sorry for this faux pas. I know what happens when you assume and it is the fine line between specfic vs. general. I am very sorry for my mistake in...
Robert, Don't worry about it. It's happened before. I know of 3 others with my name and all are female. Growing up I'd never even heard of another so always...
I had heard that when you first go to OAD, you can expect to get 70% of the TAD production. Then you will get 80% in the 2nd year, followed by 90% in years...
NRC guideline is 10ppm for copper. Most dairy cattle are supplemented to 20 or more ppm up to 30 max. Jim Martindale 17535 SR #1 Spencerville, IN 46788 ...
Cheyenne, The relationship between dietary copper and boron is quite interesting. I worked with a very high profile dairy back in '96-97 that fed 3X the level...
Is there a test in the animals that can be done to test for Boron?? I am assuming it will have to be at slaughter. In the same subject, I will be sending my...
Rosario, Not able to comment re: criteria for tissue mineral levels of slaughtered animals. Boron is known to concentrate in soft tissue like cartilage in...
Jim, Is what Rosario is proposing reasonable, using tissue samples to make quantitative or qualitative assesments/judgements to help facilitate soil management...
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Edwin Shank
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Oct 2, 2008 10:43 am
Hello Kathy, Molasses Feeding Research? ... bring it on. I'm all ears. I have been trying to figure this out for long time. The 64 thousand dollar question...
I suspect carcass evaluation is not practical given the capacity of the organs to make large compensations for intake imbalances. I remember a nitrate...
... Re: [Odairy] Supplementing with molasses I hope that feed researchers will include some careful economic evaluations when they look at things like no grain...
All, Below is my message from July 25th. Since then, I have submitted a grant proposal to NY Farm Viability Institute to do an expanded research project on 3...
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David Johnson
provident@...
Oct 2, 2008 1:50 pm
We are really watching this research Karen. It is the kind we farmers really need. Go for it. dave johnson ... David Johnson Provident Farms 1254 Blacks...
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This is a little embarrassing to write. We had a heifer freshen a week ago and the calf was never found. Good chance coyotes got it. Now we have a heifer...
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Mark A. Kastel - The ...
kastel@...
Oct 3, 2008 12:34 am
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Paul, You might want to try another calf on her to try to jumpstart her motherly instinct. If all else fails pray, you know that works wonders. Take Care,...
Just keep milking her. She will probably come back as you stimulate her udder on a regular basis. If she is getting good hay and some grain she'll milk ok. You...
Paul, I had the same thing happen to a jersey cow about 10 years ago so don't feel bad. The coyotes got my cows calf too. I didnt realize it until 5-6 days...
... I would concur with all posts to date. I think you need to play the hand your dealt. Multiple milking will help a little, a thought might be to milk...
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David Johnson
provident@...
Oct 3, 2008 11:51 am
I echo eric's observations. she will not milk great but things will work out in the long haul. dave ... David Johnson Provident Farms 1254 Blacks Creek Road ...
I had a holstein heifer that miscarried. I have no idea when. A calf from another heifer was born and they were both claiming it. I didin't know who the mom...
Published on Addison County Independent (http://www.addisonindependent.com) Dairy industry braces for a tough winter By Addison Independent Created Oct 2 2008...
