Integrated approach to a microclimate matter
The optimal microclimate in the barn provides normal health status, maximum feed conversion, and therefore high productivity.
Cystic ovary in dairy cows
The ovarian cyst — is a pathological cavity, which is formed in the ovary from anovulatory graafian vesicle or yellow bodies as a result of the liquid accumulation in them.
To reach a success you have to love what you do
It is rare opportunity to talk with the founder and owner of a world-class company, ask the way to get to the pedestal.
Alternative strategies in protein nutrition of dairy cattle: can we avoid excesses and deficiencies?
The role of dietary protein in the nutrition of the dairy cow and overall farm sustainability can be summarized as: (1) effects on dry matter intake (DMI), milk yield, and milk composition, (2) effects on feed costs, (3) environmental effects, and (4) possible effects on reproduction efficiency. Historically protein has been fed trying to satisfy requirements in term of CP, both in percentage of D.M. or grams per cow per day, and more recently we passed to the concept of metabolizable protein and amminoacids. Basically when we are feeding cows we have to be aware that we are feeding a portion of protein available for the microorganism in the rumen (RDP) and a portion of amminoacids that will by-pass the rumen and will be absorbed in the gut (RUP). The balance between this two fractions is crucial in maximizing cow’s performance. Thus the two questions we have to ask our self when balancing diets in terms of protein are: are we providing the proper RDP to maximize microbial protein production in the rumen? Are we feeding enough amminoacids to maximize milk and protein production?
Experience in harvesting forages in LLC «Vitchyzna» (Sumy region)
To harvest the high quality forages in Ukraine — is possible. This was proved by LLC «Vitchyzna», which is in Sumy region. According to the results of the contest for the best alfalfa silo in 2016, this farm won the first place.
Ukraine is still at the beginning of potential shift in agriculture
The guest of honor of the Xth International Dairy Congress was Heinz Pöttinger, managing co-founder of PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH (Austria), which is one of the world leaders in the production of tillage machines and forage harvesters.
Marking the root of the tail — method of heat detection for cows
Effective reproduction of the herd on modern industrial dairy farms is impossible without a high-quality program, which can help to identify cows in heat. Since the visual definition presents a certain complexity, specialists try practice other methods of heat detection.
Closer to consumers and prices control though the cooperation
The season of big milk came to Ukraine this year much earlier than always — at the end of January. So processors decided to begin to decrease purchase prices. The farmer gets less and less, but consumers should pay same money. In case with cheese and butter — even more.
OPEN LOTS: Ukrainian experience
The technology of year-round keeping cows in open areas is widely used in the USA. In particular, this technology is used in states with dry and hot climate.
Automated feeding system for calves: domestic experience
In previous issues we talked about various aspects of the automated feeding systems for calves. In particular, we describe the foreign experience. Although the use of automatic feeders — a rare practice at the domestic dairy farms, there are several farms where calves are fed with the help of machines.
