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Dairy Facility Design (1989), J.P. Muprhy
Dairy Facility Design (1989), J.P. Muprhy
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
When planning new construction or major modification of a dairy system, consider: "¢ calf, heifer, dry cow, and milking cow housing; "¢ feed types, handling equipment, and storage; "¢ manure handling method; "¢ milking system and equipment; "¢ labor requirements; "¢ building environment; "¢ sanitary and pollution control regulations; "¢ future expansion. Many dairy farmers produce their own feeds and raise their own herd replacements. The needs of each groups require different housing, feeding, storage, and handling systems.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989
Changes In Genetic Evaluation Of Dairy Cattle: The Animal Model (1989), K. Heikes
Changes In Genetic Evaluation Of Dairy Cattle: The Animal Model (1989), K. Heikes
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The July 1989 USDA Sire Summary introduced a new system for genetic evaluations in dairy cattle. These evaluations, known as the Animal Model (AM), include several new features that help to increase the accuracy of evaluations compared to the way sire summaries were calculated in the past.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989
The Use Of Bovine Somatotropin (Bst) In Dairy Cattle (1989), J. Estrada, John E. Shirley
The Use Of Bovine Somatotropin (Bst) In Dairy Cattle (1989), J. Estrada, John E. Shirley
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
We all have heard about the use of BST in lactating dairy cattle during the last 6 to 8 years, but what is BST? Bovine somatotropin is another dairy management tool developed to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of producing milk. It is the newest in a list of technological advances in the dairy industry, such as genetic improvements, nutrition, health, housing, milking equipment and techniques, embryo transfer, and DHI records. BST is a natural protein produced in the anterior pituitary gland of all cattle. Like other proteins, BST is composed of various amino acids (190-199). BST is …
Involution Of The Uterus Of Dairy Cattle (1989), Edward P. Call
Involution Of The Uterus Of Dairy Cattle (1989), Edward P. Call
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
The rate of involution of the bovine uterus is remarkable. By 20 days after calving, tissue sloughing and hemorrhaging have ceased, and the size of the uterus has been reduced by more than 80%. By 40 days, the uterus has completely involuted except for isolated pockets of leukocytes. Any reproductive or metabolic disorders around calving will delay involution. A preventive herd health program (PHHP) including a reproductive examination of cows within a month after calving will pay dividends in improved reproductive performance. With a sound PHHP, servicing cows on the first heat after 42 days fresh is recommended.; Dairy Day, …
Usda-Dhia Sire Summaries-Ai Advantage (1987), Edward P. Call
Usda-Dhia Sire Summaries-Ai Advantage (1987), Edward P. Call
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
USDA-DHIA Sire Summaries are published semiannually and provide the dairy industry with an accurate evaluation of the transmitting ability of bulls for milk and milk components. Genetic potential is established at the time of conception. Therefore, current service sires represent the primary means of improving the genetic base of the future herd. Based upon first evaluation of daughters of AI and non-AI bulls, the data clearly indicate the genetic superiority of bulls selected by the AI industry. Dairy producers are strongly urged to select service sires from the Active AI bull listings.; Dairy Day, 1987, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, …
Effect Of Calf-Starter Protein Solubility On Calf Performance (1985), J.L. Morrill, P.G. Reddy, Keith C. Behnke, James J. Higgins
Effect Of Calf-Starter Protein Solubility On Calf Performance (1985), J.L. Morrill, P.G. Reddy, Keith C. Behnke, James J. Higgins
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
Three starters containing differently processed protein supplements were fed to Holstein heifer calves, using an early weaning program. One starter contained soybean meal. The other starters contained soybean grits processed through an extrusion cooker to reduce the protein solubility to an intermediate (PDI>50%) or low (PDI<15 %) level. Calf performance was similar on all three starters.; Dairy Day, 1985, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985;