NEW PRODUCT: Chromium Propionate for Transition Cows Chromium
is involved with insulin sensitivity which increases glucose uptake at
the cell level. This has the ability to decrease the time cows spend
in negative energy balance which has been shown to increase milk
production and reduce time to successful breeding. The Old Mill has two products available: a 0.04% for mixing at the mill, and a 0.01% "Farm Pak" for use at the farm level.
Supplemental Choline for Fatty Liver This review by researchers at the University of Wisconsin summarizes the use of choline for the prevention and treatment of fatty liver in dairy cattle.
Comparison of Choline Products This is a review of commercially available choline products. Ruminal choline stability and ruminal dry matter stability are both evaulated.
DCAD and Energy Status in Transition Cows Cation-anion balance in dry cows has been shown to be an important concept in transition cow management. Energy balance and fatty acid profile in early lactation is also important animal health, milk production, and reproduction. Church and Dwight has put together a technical article on some aspects of these management factors.
