12-29-10
Forage
Sampling Frequency as Influenced by Dairy Herd Size
A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet by Randy Shaver and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientists.
and
Paul Dyk, Fond du Lac Co.
UWEX Dairy and
Livestock Agent
Sampling and Evaluating Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Sampling Hay, Silage,
and Total Mixed Rations for
Analysis
UW Extension Bulletin A2309
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On-farm
Moisture Testing of Corn Silage (Updated May, 2012)
by Dr. John Peters, Director- UW Soil and
Forage Testing Lab, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
Recommended Terminology and Units for Parameters Used in Lab Reports
From the National Forage
Testing Association. Revised by Glenn Shewmaker, Tim Snyder, and Dan
Undersander on 4/29/2009
Heat Damaged
Forages: Effects on Forage Energy Content
by Wayne Coblentz, US Dairy
Forage Research Center, Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, and
Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
12-29-10
Relative Forage Quality
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by
Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, John E. Moore,
University of Florida, and Nick Schneider, Winnebago Co. UWEX
Agriculture Agent.
Benchmarking forage nutrient composition and digestibility
by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Heat Damaged
Forages: Effects on Forage Quality
by Wayne Coblentz, US Dairy
Forage Research Center, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Effects of bale moisture and bale diameter on spontaneous heating, dry
matter recovery, in vitro true digestibility, and in situ disappearance
kinetics of alfalfa-orchardgrass hays
by Wayne Coblentz, US Dairy
Forage Research Center, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
Effects of spontaneous heating on fiber composition,
fiber digestibility, and in situ disappearance kinetics of neutral
detergent fiber for alfalfa-orchardgrass hays
by Wayne Coblentz, US Dairy
Forage Research Center, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
Sampling
and Analytical Variation Associated with Evaluating Phosphorus in
Forages and Total Mixed Rations
by Dr. John Peters, Director- UW Soil and
Forage Testing Lab, Marshfield
Ag Research Station and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
Marshfield Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
5-12-06
Degree of Starch Access
(DSA): Starch Digestion in Forages and Grains Fed to Dairy Cattle
by Pat Hoffman and Randy
Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientists, A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
2-28-06
Measuring Forage Dry Matter With a
Food Dehydrator
by David R. Mertens, USDA DFRC
Scientist, Ken Bolton, Jefferson Co. UW Extension Dairy Agent, and Matt
Jorgensen, Clark Co. UW Extension Dairy Agent
Forage Quality Variation
by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
4-28-05
Trends
in Feed and Manure Phosphorus
by Dr. John Peters, Director- UW Soil and
Forage Testing Lab, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
4-28-05
Ash Content of Forages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
4-28-05
Using NDF Digestibility in Ration Formulation
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station and David Combs, UW Dairy Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Español version: Uso
de la digestibilidad del FDN en la Formulación de Raciones
Development of a novel system to estimate protein
degradability in legume and grass silages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Case study: Laboratory evaluation of corn grain and silage digestibility
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
et al.
Understanding and Using Forage Test Results
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Paper presented at the 2004 4-State Dairy Management Seminar
12/06
A
Quick Guide to Understanding Forage Test Results
by Pat Hoffman, UW
Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Stationand
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy
Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Sampling and Evaluating Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
10/06
NDF Digestibility: Reference Values for
Forages, Byproducts and Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station, et al. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
In vitro
NDF Digestibility of Forages: The 30 vs. 48 hour debate
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station, et al. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Español version:
Digestibilidad in vitro del FDN (fibra detergente neutro): El
debate de 30 vs 48 horas.
The
Effect of Maturity on NDF Digestibility
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station, et al. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Español version:
El Efecto de la Madurez en la
Digestibilidad del FDN (Fibra Detergente Neutro)
Forage
Test Database from the UW Forage Testing Laboratory - Marshfield
View results of most recent
forage samples analyzed at the UWFTL - updated monthly
New
Developments in Analytical Evaluation of Forages and Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station
Comparing
Relative Forage Quality to Relative Feed Value
by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension
Forage Agronomist
Potassium
in Forages
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written
by Keith Kelling, John Peters, Mike Rankin,
and Dan Undersander. UW-Extension
Estimating
Silage Energy and Milk Yield to Rank Corn Hybrids
by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist et al.
Understanding NDF
Digestibility of Forages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station, et al. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Enhanced
Forage Evaluation: NDF Digestibility
by Scott Reuss, Marinette Co. Agricultural Agent
Interpretation
and Use of Silage Fermentation Analysis Reports
by Limin Kung, University of Delaware, and Randy
Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist. A "Focus on Forage"
fact sheet.
Making Forage Analysis Work
for You in Balancing Livestock Rations and Marketing Hay
UW Extension Bulletin A3325
New
Forage Analyses
A MS Power Point presentation by
Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist
Digestion Kinetics of
Forages
by Dr. Dave Combs, Dairy Scientist, UW-Madison
Short communication: A novel system to
estimate protein degradability in legume and grass hays
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
Marshfield Ag Research Station
Variability of Bypass
Protein in Forages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
Marshfield Ag Research Station
Predicting Pre-Harvest
Alfalfa Quality Using PEAQ
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12-28-11
Inoculating
High Moisture Corn (updated)
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station and Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center.
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
9-6-09
Inoculant
Effects on Alfalfa Silage: Fermentation Products and Nutritive Value
by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center, et al.
9-6-09
Inoculant Effects on Alfalfa Silage: In Vitro Gas and Volatile Fatty
Acid Production
by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center, et al.
9-6-09
Silage
inoculants: What the research tells us about when and how to use them
by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center
10/06
Microbial
Inoculants for Silage
by Francisco Contreras-Govea, UW Agronomy
Research Associate, and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research
Center. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Español version:
Inoculantes Microbiales para ensilaje
Effects of Corn Silage Inoculants on Aerobic Stability
Written by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage
Research Center
Corn Silage Inoculants that Work
A MS PowerPoint presentation given by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research
Center, at the 2001 Forage Teaching and Technology Conference.
Lactobacillus buchneri for Silage
Aerobic Stability
by David Combs and Pat Hoffman, UW Dairy
Scientists. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Inoculants
for Legume-Grass Silage
by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research
Center. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Inoculants
for Corn Silage
by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research
Center. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Anhydrous Ammonia for
Legume-Grass Silage
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Adding
Enzymes to Silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station and Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center.
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Adding Urea to Corn Silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station. A "Focus on
Forage" fact sheet.
Large Baler Research
and Storage Ideas
Written by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer
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11-9-12 Utilizing
corn stalk residues for dairy cattle
Written by Pat Hoffman,
UW-Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
2-20-12
Corn Shredlage for Dairy Cows
A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet by Luis Ferraretto and Randy Shaver,UW Extension Dairy Scientist
2-20-12
Results of UW-Madison Corn Shredlage Feeding Trial
by Luis Ferraretto and Randy
Shaver,UW Extension Dairy Scientist
2-20-12
Results of UW-Madison Corn Snaplage Feeding Trial
by Matt Akins, UW-Madison,
Randy Shaver, UW-Extension Dairy Scientist, and Matt Digman, US Dairy
Forage Research Center
2-20-12
Top producing dairy herds in Wisconsin feed more forage than you may
think
PowerPoint presentation
by Randy Shaver, UW -Extension
Dairy Scientist and Bob Kaiser, former Dodge Co. Dairy Agent
2-20-12
Feed Grain Evaluation for Lactating Dairy
Cows
Feed GrainV2.0 - Background and Development Guide
PowerPoint Presentation
Feed Grain V2.0 Evaluation System Spreadsheet 
by P.C. Hoffman, R.D. Shaver
and D.R. Mertens: Department of Dairy Science, UW-Madison/UW-Extension
12-27-11
Grass Forages and Magnesium Status of Dairy
Cattle
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
and John Peters, UW Extension Soil Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
12-27-11
Diets Fed in Selected Wisconsin High-Producing Dairy Herds
Spreadsheet summary
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
12-29-10
Fall Forage Rye
for Dairy Heifers and Dry Cows
A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet by Zen Miller, Outagamie Co. UWEX Dairy/Livestock Agent, Mike
Bertram, Superintendent - Marshfield ARS, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
12-29-10
Use of Straw in
Dairy Cattle Diets
A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet by Randy Shaver and Pat Hoffman,UW Extension Dairy Scientists.
9-06-09
Sweet Corn
Waste: Forage Quality and Fermentation Characteristics
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet by Paul
Dyk, Fond du Lac Co. Dairy and
Livestock Agent
9-06-09
Impact of Feed Prices on Cost of Simulated Average and High Corn
Silage Rations
by Paul Dyk, Fond du Lac County Dairy and Livestock Agent, and Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
2-22-07
Coping With High Corn Prices
by
Dr. Randy Shaver, Pat Hoffman, and Bob Kaiser, UW Extension Dairy Scientists
Coping with high corn prices: Low starch diets and lactation performance
by dairy cows
and
PowerPoint
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
5-12-06
Degree of Starch Access
(DSA): Starch Digestion in Forages and Grains Fed to Dairy Cattle
by Pat Hoffman and Randy
Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientists, A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Effects of forage species on milk protein
production by lactating dairy cows
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Feeding Grass or Alfalfa-Grass Silage to Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Forage Particle Length and Sorting of Dietary
Ingredients by Lactating Dairy Cows
by Lou Armentano, Professor, UW-Dairy Science Nutrition
Identifying Opportunities for Maximizing Forage Utilization, Forage
Intake, Digestion and Milk Production by Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Calculating Grain Yield
Utilizing a Corn Silage Forage Test
by Matt Lippert, Wood County
UW-Extension Agriculture Agent
Brown midrib corn silage for lactating dairy cows: A contemporary review
by Hidir Gencoglu,
Randy Shaver and Joe Lauer, Departments of Dairy Science and Agronomy,
UW-Madison
Corn
Silage Hybrid Effects on Intake, Digestion, and Milk Production by Dairy
Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Nutrient Composition of Straw
Used in Dairy Cattle Diets
by Tom Anderson, Shawano Co.
Agricultural Agent, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
4-28-05
Using NDF Digestibility in Ration Formulation
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield
Ag Research Station and David Combs, UW Dairy Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Crop
Processing and Chop Length of Corn Silage: Effects on Intake, Digestion,
and Milk Production by Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Influence of Mechanical Processing on Utilization of
Corn Silage by Lactating Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Processing and Chop Length Effects in Brown-Midrib
Corn Silage on Intake, Digestion, and Milk Production by Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Stage of maturity, processing, and hybrid effects on
ruminal in situ disappearance of whole-plant corn silage
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Effective Fiber for Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Feeding Programs in High Producing Dairy Herds
also view a
PowerPoint
of the concepts covered in this paper by
Dr. Randy Shaver and Robert Kaiser, UW Extension Dairy Scientists
Impact of NDF Digestibility on Energy Content of Forages and Dairy Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Intake and milk production of cows fed diets
that differed in dietary neutral detergent fiber and neutral detergent
fiber digestibility
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Performance of lactating dairy cows fed
alfalfa silage or perennial ryegrass silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Performance of lactating dairy cows fed red
clover or alfalfa silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
How to cope with low-quality forage on your dairy
by Jennifer L. Keuning, Kewaunee
County UW-Extension Agriculture Agent; Randy Shaver, UW-Extension
Dairy Nutrition Specialist; and Scott Gunderson Manitowoc County
UW-Extension Dairy Agent
Dairy Cattle Feeding Tips for Drought Stressed
Corn
by
Dr. Randy Shaver and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientists
Feeding Strategies When
Alfalfa Supplies are Short
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
written by Randy Shaver, UW-Extension Dairy
Scientist
Coping
with Short Alfalfa Supplies
by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Influence of Corn Silage Particle Length on the Performance of
Lactating Dairy Cows Fed Supplemental Tallow
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Impact of the Maturity of Corn for Use as Silage in the Diets of
Dairy Cows on Intake, Digestion, and Milk Production
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, et al.
Improved Nutritive Value of Kura Clover- and
Birdsfoot Trefoil-Grass Mixtures Compared with Grass Monocultures
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist and Dr.
Ken Albrecht, UW Forage Agronomist
Red Clover Forages for
Lactating Dairy Cows
by Pat Hoffman, UW-Extension Dairy
Scientist, and Glen Broderick, USDA Dairy Forage Resource Center. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Strategies to improve milk yield of lactating
dairy cows fed red clover silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW-Extension Dairy Scientist
Recommended
TMR Diet Specifications
by
Pat Hoffman, UW-Extension Dairy Scientist and Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Feed
Delivery and Bunk Management Aspects of Laminitis
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Supplementation
of High Corn Silage Diets for Dairy Cows
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Contract Feed Production Arrangements
by Joe Stellato, Shawano County Crops and Soils Agent
Improving Forage and TMR Bunk Life
by Jim Leverich, Monroe County Agricultural Agent, and Dr. Randy
Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Corn Silage
Harvest Management
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Dr. Joe Lauer, UW Extension
Agronomist and Dr. Kevin Shinners, UW Ag Engineer
Balancing Use of Corn
Silage and Alfalfa in Dairy Rations
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Managing
High Potassium Forages
A MS Power Point presentation by
Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
Marshfield Ag Research Station
Forages for
Dry Cows
A MS Power Point presentation by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
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12-29-10
Fall Forage Rye
for Dairy Heifers and Dry Cows
A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet by Zen Miller, Outagamie Co. UWEX Dairy/Livestock Agent, Mike
Bertram, Superintendent - Marshfield ARS, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
Limit Feeding Hay to Stretch Short Hay Supplies
by Jeff Lehmkuhler, UW
Extension Beef Specialist
4-28-2005
Estimating Winter Hay Needs for Beef Cattle
Developed by Bill
Halfman, Monroe County Agricultural Agent, this spreadsheet helps to
estimate winter hay needs based on inventory, feed loss, and livestock
numbers.
Stocker
Enterprise Budgets for Grass-Based Systems
UW Extension Bulletin A3718
Rations for Beef Cattle
UW Extension Bulletin A2387
Managing Holstein Steers
for Beef Production
UW Extension Bulletin A3659
Buying Horse
Hay
UW Extension Bulletin A3772
Pastures for
Horses
UW Extension Bulletin A3680
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Common Poisonous Plants of Concern for
Wisconsin's Livestock
Anders Gurda, research assistant, and Mark Renz, UW-Extension weed
scientist, UW-Madison
12-27-11
Grass Forages and Magnesium Status of Dairy
Cattle
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
and John Peters, UW Extension Soil Scientist. A "Focus on Forage" Fact
Sheet.
Moldy Hay
by Dan Undersander,
UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, et al.
Potassium
in Forages
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written
by Keith Kelling, John Peters, Mike Rankin,
and Dan Undersander. UW-Extension
Poisonous
Weeds of Pastures & Forages
An article written by Jerry Doll, UW Extension
Weed Specialist, discussing potential toxicity from various weed species
found in hay and pasture forages.
Forage
Feeding and Biosecurity Issues for Cattle
by Sheila McGuirk, DVM, UW-Madison School of
Veterinary Medicine
Agronomic
Considerations for Molds and Mycotoxins in Corn Silage
by Mike
Rankin, Crops and Soils Agent, UW-Extension-Fond du Lac County and Craig
Grau, Extension Plant Pathologist - UW Madison. A "Focus on
Forage" fact sheet. For full length, referenced paper: click
here
Crop
and Soil Management Issues Related to Forage Cation Levels
A MS Power Point presentation by
John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.
Presented at the 2001 Forage Teaching and Technology Conference.
Feed Molds and Mycotoxins
A MS Power Point presentation by
Pat Hoffman, UW Extension
Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
Managing
High Potassium Forages
A MS Power Point presentation by
Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist,
Marshfield Ag Research Station
Causes and
Prevention of DA's in Dairy Cows
A MS Power Point presentation by
Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Bloat
Dr. Dan Undersander, UWEX Agronomy Advice, April 1993
Nitrate Poisoning in
Cattle, Sheep and Goats
Written by several UW-Extension Forage and Animal Specialists
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11-3-2012
Making a Feed Inventory
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written
by Brian Holmes, UW-Extension Ag Engineer
2-23-12
Silage Pile Capacity Calculator w/ metric and
Espanol
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, is
designed to help producers determine the amount of silage in an existing
silage pile. Now includes Spanish translation and Metric conversions.
4-29-11
Silage Pile Density Calculator (in English and Espanol)
Documentation
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian
Holmes and Dr. Richard Muck, is designed to help producers determine the
average density of a
silage pile. Works for both
English and Metric units and includes a Spanish (espanol)
translated option.
Porosity now included as a factor.
4-29-11
Bunker Silo
Volume and Weight Calculator
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian
Holmes, is designed to calculate the volume and weight (dry and wet) of
silage stored in a bunker silo.
7-21-11 Bunker Silo Density Calculator
(in English, Espanol, and Russian)
1-19-07
Hungarian Version
6-23-08Documentation
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Brian Holmes and Richard Muck is
designed to help producers estimate bunker silo densities. Works for both
English and Metric units and the new version includes a Spanish (espanol)
translated option. Porosity now included as a factor.
07-21-11
Bunker
Silo Sizing Spreadsheet w/ metric, Portuguese, and Russian
Documentation
-
01-19-2007 Hungarian Translation of
Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help design
bunker silos with nearly vertical walls.
1-31-12
Silage Bag
Capacity Calculator
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian
Holmes, is designed to help producers estimate the quantity of forage in
a bag silo.
1-28-05
Storage Density Calculator
Documentation
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes,
was developed to estimate the average density of forage
in selected storage units based on the weight of feed removed and the
calculated volume of that feed.
11-9-12
Tower Silo Capacity
Calculator
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian
Holmes, is designed to help estimate the tons of silage in a tower silo.
Calculations are presented on a dry matter and as fed basis.
11-9-12
Tower Silo
Capacity Calculator - Multiple Fills
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian
Holmes, is designed to help estimate the tons of silage in a tower silo
when the silo is refilled before being emptied. Calculations are
presented on a dry matter and as fed basis.
11-9-12
Grain Bin Capacity
Calculator
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Sam G.
McNeill, P.E. and University of Kentucky Extension Agricultural
Engineer, and modified by Dr. Brian Holmes, estimates the amount of
grain in various sized circular grain bins.
4-28-2005
Estimating Winter Hay Needs for Beef Cattle
Developed by Bill
Halfman, Monroe County Agricultural Agent, this spreadsheet helps to
estimate winter hay needs based on inventory, feed loss, and livestock
numbers.
Silage Bag Capacity (html) - or available as
.pdf file (March, 1999)
by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept.
Choosing Forage Storage Facilities
by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept.
Density and Losses in Pressed Bag Silos
3-23-06 Paying for Unexpected
Feed Expenses
A "Focus on Forage" fact
sheet written by Tom Anderson, Shawano Co. Agricultural Agent
Managing Dairy Feed
Inventory
UW Extension Bulletin A2945
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FeedVal -
2012
by
Victor Cabrera, Lou Armentano and Randy Shaver, UW-Madison dairy
scientists. This updated version of FeedVal is web based and allows the
user to evaluate various feedstuffs based on summative ingredient value.
Milk2006
for Corn Silage
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Randy
Shaver, Dr. Joe Lauer, Dr. Jim Coors, and Pat Hoffman, is the latest
version of the "MILK" series spreadsheets. It more accurately
estimates the feeding value of corn silage than past versions.
Milk2006
for Alfalfa and Grass
This spreadsheet, developed by Dan
Undersander, Dave Combs, Randy
Shaver, and Pat Hoffman, is the latest
version of the "MILK" series spreadsheets. It more accurately
estimates the feeding value of alfalfa and grass than past versions.
Corn Silage Evaluation: MILK2000 Challenges and Opportunities with
MILK2006
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist
Impact of feed prices on cost of simulated average and high corn
silage rations
This spreadsheet,
developed by Paul Dyk, Fond du Lac Co. Dairy and Livestock Agent and Dr.
Randy Shaver compares different feeding strategies with varying prices
and ingredients.
Companion Paper
Milk2000
VER. 7.54
Milk2000
- explanation of terms
This spreadsheet, developed by Eric Schwab, Dr. Randy
Shaver, Dr. Joe Lauer, Dr. Dave Combs, Dr. Jim Coors, Pat Hoffman, and Dr.
Dan Undersander , estimates the feeding value of alfalfa
and grasses. Use Milk2006 for corn silage.
Forage
Land-Base Calculator
This spreadsheet, developed by Greg Blonde, Waupaca
County Agricultural Agent, estimates the number of acres of corn silage or
alfalfa needed for the dairy herd.
FeedVal
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a
program to compare values of different feed sources - Calculated from Crude Protein,
TDN, Ca, and P (Referee Feeds Used to Calculate Value of Nutrients).
FeedVal4
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a
program to compare values of different feed sources - Feed Comparative Values
Calculated from Protein (UIP), TDN, Fat, Calcium, & Phosphorus.
Pricer
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a
program to calculate MAXIMUM price for forage based on a base
forage.
Using Milk2000 to Estimate
Corn Hybrid Silage Performance
by Joe Lauer, UW Extension Corn
Agronomist, et. al. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
Determining
Pasture Needs
A spreadsheet to help evaluate pasture resource needs based on animal numbers
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