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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
15
An experiment at the Ralston Purina Research Farm Missouri with 18 Guernsey cows over several years shows that lush pasture requires a balanced grain ration to maximize annual production. Lot 1 received a 16 percent milking ration while Lot 2 had no grain supplement.
A West Virginia University experiment with 315 pounds of milk per calf year and three groups of dairy calves showed starter grain boosts winter milk and growth. Calves given starter and hay fed freely produced more milk and faster gains than those on limited starter or hay alone, especially after eight weeks and into winter when pasture declines.
Hoard's Dairyman offers guidance for a young man eyeing solo dairy farming. Save at least 5000 dollars, visit a good existing operation, rent 160 to 200 acres of plow land, and be prudent with equipment purchases.
An Arizona dairy specialist, W. R. Van Sant, advises preventing milk fever by feeding dry cows a calcium low and phosphorus high ration for about a month before calving. The Farmers Digest echoes this approach as the best method to reduce milk fever in most cows.
The Farmer notes clipping cows saves labor and aids clean milk. Electric clippers remove hair and reduce manure cling, while proper stalls and bedding help. A curry comb and brush are essential in every dairy barn. Clipping remains crucial even in poor stall and bedding conditions.
L. C. Troutman of the University of Kentucky Extension urges dairymen to inspect water supply when milk output drops. He notes cows use 300 pounds of water per 100 pounds of milk and recommends 12 to 15 gallons daily per cow, piping water to troughs and keeping it clean to avoid contamination.
Dairymen can profit by selecting sires with favorable cow behavior as milking time is inherited and dominates labor. Milking efficiency varies, with University of Minnesota data showing rapid letdown in some cows and slow letdown in others. In loose housing, cows must come willingly to parlor, self feed, and eat quickly while milking.
University of Wisconsin's Farm Engineer Brevik discusses free choice feeding to cut labor and costs on grade A dairy farms. A trench grass silo keeps feed from spoilage, allowing cows and heifers constant access, reducing time spent on chores and improving efficiency.
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