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Milk from forage-2015: to feed the same — to get more

Vladimir Mirnenko, LLC «Pottinger Ukraine»

Cow, which consumes 20 kg of dry matter of feed, can produce 24 kg of milk per day and can 36 kg. The same 20 kg of DM, but they are similar only at first glance. We have already clearly realized, that in crop growing fertilizers are very different in content and solubility of the active ingredient.

Comfortable environment for maximum productivity

Valery Tiseyko, director of «Agroklimat Ukraine»

For any enterprise the main task is to increase efficiency and productivity. Farms, which milk 20 kg of milk per cow per day, tend to have 24 kg, and those that have already reached this limit, dream of 30 kg. One of the factors affecting the productivity of livestock is a microclimate.

Hay for calves: Pros and Cons

Olga Zarytska

What are our decisions based on how calves should be fed during milk period? The results of years of research indicate that in addition to milk they need to be given concentrates with high content of nutrients.

Sand Bedding: important details

Olga Zarytska

The choice of bedding for cows is one of the most important decision because it should reflect the style of management and aims of the farm. Sand is considered to be the gold standard: it increases the comfort of cows, increases rest period, protects against diseases of the udder and hooves. However, along with the benefits, there are many difficulties associated with its use.

Automatic calves rearing system

Olga Zarytska

As in other farms in SE «RE named afterDecembrists» that is in Poltava, pay great attention to calves rearin. Until recently, the transfer of calves from individual huts in groups ended stressfully for the animals and with disappointment for directors and employees. Now the problem is solved by innovations from abroad.

Professional evaluation — the perfect diet

Sergey Swiderski, deputy commercial director of «Phoenix-Agro»

Today, there is a lot of news about the feed ingredients: where it is made, nutritional qualities, test results and more. You can also find lots of tips on how to better use it.

The purer, the more useful

Olga Zaritsky

We continue to discuss the topic of productive longevity of dairy cows. One of the key factors influencing the health, productivity and, consequently, the duration of the use of animals is a quality roughage.

Lameness and longevity

Olga Zaritsky

Continuing the theme of productive longevity of dairy cows, this time we’ll focus on the floor in the barn. Head of research department of the Swedish Agricultural University (SLU) Professor Christer Bergsten advises what material is best to choose for new farms and to optimize the floor surface in the reconstructed areas. He spoke at an international scientific conference in St. Petersburg in May this year, one of the organizers of which was the company "DeLaval".

Comfort in the stalls and barns

Sergey Fil, Head of milk production technology consulting center ADP

Cow comfort plays an important role in ensuring the health of the herd and getting high yields. The conditions in which the cow is, determine its performance and lifespan. Therefore it is necessary beforehand to prevent stress factors, which may be caused by errors in the planning of the barn, especially the stalla.

What is a pre-mix

Karina Olikhver, marketing manager of the factory for the production of premixes NOVACORE (OOO "Inbel")

The most expensive item of expenditure on a dairy farm is feeding. To be effective, it is important to balance the diet for nutrient depending on the needs of livestock and reach it better digestibility.

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