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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Dairymen"”.
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Effectiveness of an Aspergillus Oryzae Culture on the Preservation Efficiency and Feeding Value of Alfalfa-Brome Haylage Stored in Gas-Tight and Concrete Stave Silos
… forage is essential in feeding dairy cattle if dairymen intend to increase milk production or to maintain a high level of production. Problems of preserving high-quality forage for the winter feeding of livestock occur each year. The preservation of legumes and grasses as hay is governed by a …
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Effect of Days Open on Lactation Production
… of dairy production records is essential if dairymen are to establish and maintain profitable dairy herds and efficient culling programs. Improper record evaluation may result in. saving breeding stock that otherwise might be eliminated. Many factors may influence the validity of individual …
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Indoor Versus Outdoor Calf Rearing at Three Weaning Ages
… the industry of $50 million (10). South Dakota dairymen are not immune to these mortality losses and some studies (28, 52) indicate that their losses may be higher than the national averages. The fluctuating climate of the upper Midwest is such that an adequate housing system design to meet calf …
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Reproductive management profile (RMP): a computerized reproductive management system
… is a major area of economic loss to most dairymen. Recent estimates for the United States indicate that this problem alone accounts for annual losses of 540 million dollars. Studies during the past several years have clearly illustrated the need for a complete, computerized reproductive …
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Computerized cost and loan payment analysis model for dairy farm feed production
… research was to develop a working model to help dairymen estimate crop production costs so that livestock ration costs may be minimized. Even though a particular feed production system may seem economically efficient from a production cost standpoint, loan payments may endanger a dairyman's cash …
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A study of detergents and detergent-sanitizers used in in-place cleaning and sanitizing of milk pipe lines on dairy farms
… needed for the milking operations. For many dairymen who have either outgrown or worn out existing facilities it is the least expensive and most efficient way of improving their milk handling facilities. The use of pressure in circulation cleaning of permanent milk pipe lines has been …
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The Improvement in Type of South Dakota Dairy Cattle Through Artificial Breeding
… correlated with production, it is important that dairymen breed toward superior type. There is a lack of sufficient data pertaining to type of South Dakota dairy animals/ since the use of artificial breeding in this state, with its possible rapid effect in changing type and production, a type …
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Bloat Results From Various Drenchings Including Effectiveness of Penicillin For Prevention
… correlated with production, it is important that dairymen breed toward superior type. There is a lack of sufficient data pertaining to type of South Dakota dairy animals/ since the use of artificial breeding in this state, with its possible rapid effect in changing type and production, a type …
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The effect of available resources on the forage-grain feeding ratios and forage production systems on selected Virginia grade A dairy farms
… outside of the state, makes it essential that dairymen operate efficiently. In particular, they must give careful consideration to various ways of reducing their production costs. Feed costs make up 50 to 60 percent of the total cost of producing milk. Consequently, the feeding program on any …
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The Feeding Value of High Dry Matter Corn Silage
… The increased utilization of corn silage by dairymen may be due to its high energy yields per acre, high acceptability by cattle, and ease with it is incorporated into automated systems of harvesting and feeding. The increasing importance of corn silage in the United State is evidenced by the …
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A computerized analysis of silo investments
… Analysis (SILAN) was developed to assist dairymen with selection of silage structures. SILAN consists of a core program which can be supplemented with options to include borrowed money, income tax benefits, inflation, companion equipment, and an evaluation of dimensions. It computes …
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Influence of Winter Housing Conditions on Growth Rates and Feed Consumption of Dairy Heifers
… common practice. It is the consensus of many dairymen that managing heifers by this method has the advantage of growing larger size animals since they consume large quantities of feed. The costs of care and housing also are important factors, since labor can be reduced materially with the …
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Relationship of management factors to differences in profitability among Virginia dairy farms
… personally surveyed for management information. Dairymen were questioned for 1.5 hours about milking systems and practices, feeding, reproductive and genetic aspects of breeding, calf raising and finances. Seventeen non-DHI herds were included. Objectives of the study were to assemble data that …
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A study of the natural acidity of milk in southwest Virginia
… any great extent. It is the opinion of certain dairymen and dairy manufacturers in this locality that due possibly to some natural existing condition in this area (such as soil type), the fresh milk may have a higher natural acidity than milk produced in other sections of the country. Should …
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Relationships among financial and production records between and within dairy herds
… when making management recommendations to dairymen.
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An Experimental Comparison of the Feeding Value of Soy Bean with Alfalfa Hay for Feeding Dairy Cows
… for feeding dairy cows. Just a few years ago (1)”Dairymen near the Yakima Valley, Washington state, fed their cows nothing but alfalfa hay during the winter. The cows received 40 to 50 pounds of alfalfa per cow per day and produced from 6,000 to 7, 000 pounds of milk per year. A Guernsey cow gave …
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Etnoarcheologia dei Paesaggi Pastorali nelle Alpi: Strategie Insediative Stagionali d'Alta Quota in Trentino
… of the relationship between modern shepherds/dairymen and environment, in order to understand their locational strategies. The interaction between the first and the second part has enabled the interpretation of the settlement pattern of modern malghe in Val di Fiemme. It has hence been assumed …
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Influence of Season on Immunoglobulin Absorption and Status in Young Calves
… uncommon. The loss of heifer calves alone cost dairymen an estimated $81 million in 1975. This figure does not include the additional costs of extra labor, medication and veterinary expenses, and the loss of genetic potential. The most critical period for calf survival is the first 2 to 3 wk of …
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The Influence of Feed and Sunshine on the Vitamin D Content of Cow’s Milk
… years there has been a growing tendency among dairymen, particularity those located near the large cities, to keep their cows in the barn much of the time. Under such a system of management the cows receive but little direct sunshine. In some localities it is also possible to find many cows …
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Reasons Why Cows Were Removed From the SDSU Fairy Herd 1. Discriminant Analysis to Classify Cows with or without Reproductive Problems
… for dairy purposes, and type related problems. Dairymen have indicated that low fertility is their number one herd problem despite the fact that there is no known infectious disease problem. Reproductive problems accounted for the largest amount of involuntary losses in studies of disposal rates …
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