Browsing Dairy Day, 1986 by Author "Shirley, J.E."

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  • Introducing a computer feeding system at various lactational stages for dairy cows
    Kube, J.C.; Shirley, J.E.; Frantz, K.D.; Stevenson, J.S. (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1986)
    Lactating dairy cows were introduced to a computer feeder in early (≤120 days in milk or D.I.M.), mid (120-220 D.I.M.), and late (>220 D.I.M.) lactation. Cows in the mid- and late-lactation groups adjusted quicker and ...
  • Is a computer feeder necessary in the dry lot cow?
    Kube, J.C.; Shirley, J.E.; Frantz, K.D. (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1986)
    Springing heifers and dry cows were introduced to a computer feeder either 2 wk before their estimated freshening date or at calving. There was no significant difference in milk production, percentage milk fat, percentage ...
  • Overview: Developing a high profit herd
    Shirley, J.E. (Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, 1986)
    The present surplus of dairy products has led to a decrease in farm-level milk receipts. Future reductions in the federal milk price support program, together with a predictable increase in feed grain and protein supplement ...