A review of transition cow nutrition and controlled energy diets

This article was originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine produced by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Written by Michelle Linington Providing proper care and nutrition to transition cows ensures a problem-free lactation and herd. The transition period occurs between late gestation and the onset of lactation. This is the time when there is [...]

Managing seeding rate to reduce the risk of sorghum species affecting other crops

This article was originally published in 2021 in the Milk Producer Magazine produced by Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Written by Christine O’Reilly Sorghum species—including forage sorghum, sudangrass and especially their hybrid sorghum-sudangrass—are gaining popularity in Ontario as forage crops. To increase palatability and digestibility in sorghum species, many producers have been increasing the seeding rates [...]

5 Dairy Podcasts to listen to in 2023!

Are you interested in learning about new, innovative research happening in the dairy industry but don’t have time? Whether you’re plowing fields or milking cows, podcasts are a great way to get updates, information, and insights on happenings in the dairy industry. We’ve listed 5 dairy podcasts, in no particular order, to listen to in [...]