Dairy Conference Reviews (Continued from Page A 32) from a developed rumen. “They use the same metabolic By maintaining the energy pathways,” said Etherton. But levels calves get in the correct clearly, the North Carolina cow way, increasing protein relative uses nutrients more efficiently to energy, and providing enough _ a frontier that scientists “still rumen-available carbohydrates don’t understand very well,” he early enough could be the keys sa i d . to lifetime milk production. But management of feeds can Also, when regarding the prove costly. Already Penn State changes to the NRC book, it’s researchers have shown that bad critical to look at complete man- forage quality can cost produc agement issues, including the e rs $lOO,OOO a year in a 100-cow environment and housing not herd, said Etherton. just the foodstuffs. Nutritionists and herd mana- For heifers particularly, Hein- g ers must work together to cope richs noted, the feed component with changes and challenges “has a high impact on growth, within the industry, health, and lifetime milk pro- “if you don’t change, you’re duction.” static,” Etherton said. “And if Terry Etherton, department you’re static, you’re going to be head of Penn State Dairy and sunk.” Animal Science, said that in 2-3 At the conference Tuesday af years, Pennsylvania could rank ter noon, attendees took part in a as Number 3in the country in hands-on forage analysis work milk production and cows. shop. In the year 2007 versus 1997. Tim Beck, regional dairy pro states that will increase produc- gram coordinator, and Virginia tion will be located in the west Ishler, extension assistant from fand southwest regions of the State College, conducted the ASA’S 33rd Annual Meeting 303-321-3333 and referring to still has some WO Li2 l Holden, Penn State asso ® fu .4. , , r. g . „ mysteries to uncover, particu- c i ate professor, and Richard Cnf T^pil D e unmen a room oc . larly through research, to ex- Stup, senior extension associate, Convention aet ror uenver Reservation deadlme is Decern- pla f n prod * ction . One cow in pied a workshop on “inter _ - , r , .J. . \r' *• • r North Carolina generates 72,000 f ace regarding managing BOZEMAN, Mont. The “The most unique aspect of this Additional Convention mfor- pounds of mi ik in a year. What dairy personnel and providing American Simmental Associa- convention is that all meetings mationmaybeobtained by call- makes that cow different from a tools for a happy and productive tion (ASA) will conduct its 33rd are scheduled for the evening, mg ASA at (406) 587-4531. commonplace 20,000- pound work environment. Annual Meeting and Conven- Our members will have their producer? tion in Denver, Colorado, Janu- days free for show activities and ary 13-17*2001. It will be held in other cattle events, while still I conjunction the Simmental being able to attend and partici- gm* ■ | . II cattle activities at the presti- pate in association meetings.” I ITIA ATlfl l' gious National Western Stock The Double Tree Hotel at 3203 ITI Vl I 111 W | 1/1 | Show and Rodeo. Quebec Street, near the old MlfV Vlll TTllUl^ “We invite all interested Stapleton Airport, will once .| . HHHTII members and friends of ASA to again serve as Simmental Con- fn/\IT |J|/|/L| participate,” said ASA Execu- vention headquarters. Rooms I |||r~y W/ll|l JjljJjP I tive Vice President Jerry Lipsey. may be reserved by telephoning ( J »»I*ll. MJMJMJM. • Tim Beck, Penn State regional dairy program coordinator, provides information on silage identification and troubleshooting during the dairy nutrition workshop. Want even greater savings? Make your seed purchase an NK® Brand YieldGard® hybrid with Liberty® herbicide resistance, and you'll get the added benefits of outstanding weed control and greater yields. So, see your Hoffman Seeds dealer about this exciting, limited-time offer and ask about the Liberty® yield challenge. Or call us at 800/776-7929 or visit our web site at www.hoffmanseeds.com Liberty® and LibertyLmk® are registered trademarks of the Aventis Group YieldGard® is a trademark of Monsanto Company NK® is a trademark of Novartis As with any crop-protection product, always read and follow label directions Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 18, 2000-A33 üb " ty Link. ‘Hoffman. Tear' 4 T Innovative Solutions
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