By C. Johnston, T.J. DeVries
A new multi-study analysis on the relationship between feeding behavior and lactating dairy cow performance shows that milk yield is increased by 0.02 kg per minute of rumination and confirms that milk fat is related to rumination time.
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By N. Brogna, A. Palmonari, G. Canestrari, L. Mammi, A. Dal Prà and A. Formigoni
The quick evaluation of feed through near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR) are becoming more and more common on farms across the globe.
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By Sarah J. Meale, Frederique Chaucheyras-Durand, Harma Berends, Le Luo Guan, Michael A. Steele
During weaning, ruminal adaptation and nutrient flow to the lower gastrointestinal tract dramatically change and the gut structure, permeability and function are altered.
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By J.C.Simroth, D.U.Thomson, E.F.Schwandt, S.J.Bartle, C.K.Larson, C.D.Reinhardt
A survey in the High Plains region of the United States, describing general feedlot information, shipping and receiving areas, finishing pens, and hospital facilities.
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By C.L.Rosser, A.D.Beattie, H.C.Block, J.J.McKinnon, H.A.Lardner, P.Górka, G.B.Penner
Beef producers can reduce the costs associated with winter feeding by approximately 50%
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By B.K.Wilson, D.L.Step, C.L.Maxwell, C.A.Gifford, C.J.Richards, C.R.Krehbiel
Evaluating the financial and performance impact of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in receiving cattle.
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By R.F.Cooke
Evaluation of different strategies (nutritional and management considerations) to help decrease stress-induced inflammation in feedlot cattle.
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By S. Comtet-Marre, N. Parisot, P. Lepercq, F. Chaucheyras-Durand, P. Mosoni, E. Peyretaillade, A. R. Bayat, K. J. Shingfield, P. Peyret, E.Forano
A metatranscriptomics study of dairy cow rumen microbiota looked at both the expression of genes encoding fiber degrading enzymes (carbohydrate-active enzymes, or CAZymes) and the microbial populations.
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By E.K. Miller-Cushon, T.J. DeVries
Feeding management factors have great potential to influence activity patterns and feeding behavior of dairy cows.
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By Lim PY, Huxley JN, Willshire JA, Green MJ, Othman AR, Kaler J
A study that looks at the relationship between loss of body condition score (BCS) and lameness in dairy cows
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