Browsing Dairy Day, 2003 by Author "Shirley, J.E."

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  • Comparison of three fresh cow feeding programs
    Miller, W.F.; Shirley, J.E.; Titgemeyer, E.C.; Park, A.F.; Burgos, M.V.; Hammond, A.K.; Scheffel, M.V. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    We evaluated the impact on performance of top dressing a based total mixed ration (TMR) with long-stem alfalfa hay with or without additional dry-rolled corn to the lactating cow diet during the first 5 days postpartum. ...
  • Effect of two new teat dip prepatations on teat condition, somatic cell count, and incidence of mastitis under natural exposure
    Burkitt, E.L.; Shirley, J.E.; Miller, W.F.; Scheffel, M.V.; Titgemeyer, E.C. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    Application of an iodophor teat dip before and after milking is a common practice in the dairy industry as an effective method of preventing mastitis by reducing microbial populations at the teat end. Overall effectiveness ...
  • Increasing milking frequency in fresh cows: milk characteristics and reproductive performance
    Stevenson, J.S.; Shirley, J.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    Increased milking frequency during partial or whole lactations increases milk yields, but generally reduces percentages of milk fat and protein. Because of greater milk volume, total fat and protein are not reduced. ...
  • Transition cow nutrition and management
    Shirley, J.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    Dairy cows are generally provided with a 60-day dry period. The first part of the dry period is called the “far-off dry period” beginning at dry off and continuing until 21 days before projected calving date. The second ...