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Nf94-204 Computing The Dollar Value Of Concentrates And Byproduct Feeds For Dairy Cattle, Rick Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Feed costs represent 50 to 60 percent of variable milk production costs. Consequently, feed costs play a major role in determining the profitability of a dairy enterprise. Specifically, a producer should focus on "income above feed costs" to assess total feeding system profitability.

Nf94-203 Reimbursable Food Components In Nebraska's Child And Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food components in Nebraska's Child and Adult Care Food Program.

G94-1231 Harvesting Corn And Sorghum For Silage, Rick Grant, Rick Stock

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication describes how to make high-quality corn and sorghum silage.

Quality Silage

Silage feeding quality is determined by 1) the nutrient content of the crop stored, 2) the stage of maturity and moisture content when harvested and 3) the effectiveness of silage preservation.

Nf94-175 Can You Afford To Use Bst?, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the affordability of BST.

G94-1229 Importance Of Grain Quality, Nutrient Composition And Processing For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses grain quality and proper grain processing for most effective use by dairy cattle.

Grain Quality Considerations for Dairy Cattle

Controlling the quality of grain is extremely important for dairy cattle because even small degrees of variability can lead to significant changes in performance.

G94-1197 The Genetics And Management Of Sound Feet And Legs, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Sound management of feet and legs in dairy animals affects performance. This guide offers suggestions for good management practices.

Two major parameters affect the selection process for any trait: the heritability of the trait as well as the variation associated with the trait.

G94-1234 Should You Consider Expanding Your Dairy Herd?, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses both the benefits and possible drawbacks from expanding an existing dairy operation.

Nebraska's dairy industry is going through a transition. Producers are beginning to ask the question, "Should I expand, and if so, how large should my herd become?" Before considering this issue, the producer should first ask, "Do I really want to expand?" Expansion can be, and in many cases is, a traumatic experience, not only to the producer, but also to the producer's family. Every segment of the dairy enterprise should be consulted before making a decision. Call a family gathering and discuss this question …