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Conversely, when feeding management restricts the animals ability to achieve its genetic potential greater variation in individual ADG is expected due to differences in individual feeding activity (aggression at the feed bunk).

During the observation period at seven of the 10 dairies, ground temperature in the most similar adjacent pen (chosen to avoid disturbing the behavior of the observed cows) was recorded at 30-minute intervals at the corral shade, feed bunk and open areas using an infrared thermometer (Autopro ST25, Raytek Corp., Santa Cruz, CA) held 2 feet, 0.6 meter, above the ground.

All assessments were performed in the morning, after feeding concentrate in feed bunk. On days -6, 9,23, 37, and 51, urine samples were obtained following spontaneous release or after a vulvar massage.

This feed bunk was already here when I bought this place.

de C.V.), and then it was offered in feed bunk with total diet, which consisted of 9 kg/d of concentrate plus alfalfa hay fed ad libitum.

While some cows can be downright dainty when they're wrapping their tongues around a tuft of grass, their table manners at the feed bunk are less than civilized.

Moisture and organic matter content of cattle feedlot surface samples and ditch soil evaluated for dust potential Moisture content Organic matter content Sample ([dagger]) (g [H.sub.2]O k[g.sup.-1] DM) (g OM k[g.sup.-1] DM) Feed bunk 1180 637 Mound 53 431 Down-gradient 44 330 Ditch 473 64 ([dagger]) The cattle feedlot was constructed on Hastings silt-loam soils (fine montmorillonitic, mesic Udic Agriustolls).

In addition, bedding materials can used more effectively on the water supply side compared to feed bunk side with in a pen.

"If you use a feed wagon (putting chopped or processed feed into a feed bunk), you can install a magnet on the feed truck to pick up metallic material before it gets to the

The computer decides whether it's time to milk the cow or just let her eat, and opens the corresponding gate to the milker or the feed bunk.

So he built a 32-foot-long feed bunk with an unrolling cart on top.

They were everywhere--on the feed bunk, on the livestock watering tanks, on the barn cleaner, on the equipment--everywhere.

Often, they'll leave the stems in the feed bunk or waste them on the ground and eat only at the leafy parts.