Feed & Nutrition
Proper nutritional planning for raising productive heifers starts well before the animals are of breeding age. Producers need to consider what a heifer on their operation needs to succeed at every stage of life.
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Forage management when facing drought conditions
Proper herd management in times of drought requires a sound plan that focuses on both short- and long-term needs of an operation.
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Hydroponic forages: A potential resource for beef cattle
Hydroponic forages are developing a presence in the U.S. and have the potential to become a good source of high-quality feed for cattle.
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The cost of cattle nutrition
In a year like this one, producers can’t always pick and choose their primary feed source. Close attention to nutritional supplements is therefore even more important than in average feed years.
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A road map to supplementing your cows this winter
Collecting and testing forage samples properly is critical to supplementing your cow herd’s nutrition in the winter. Follow these steps to make sure you’re taking samples.
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4 steps to decrease winter carrying cost of the cow herd
Consider all costs of supplementing the herd – the supplement itself, fuel, equipment, labor, etc. Sometimes what looks cheaper may not be when all costs are considered.
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Winter feeding with expensive supplements
With feed costs remaining high, maintaining proper nutrition through the winter requires an attention to total digestible nutrients and the body condition of your cow herd.
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The impact of feed additives on enteric methane emissions
Pressure continues to increase for the livestock industry to reduce emissions. Several formulations are now on the market to help producers achieve that goal while maintaining – and even improving – feed efficiency, with more on the way.
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Feedlot pathogen control and safety of beef
Much remains to be learned about the spread of pathogens such as salmonella in live animals, but research has shown a number of promising mitigation strategies that can be put in place in feedlots.
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What every producer should know about calf growth
Before a calf is born, their growth potential is defined by the total number of muscle fibers that develop in utero. Maternal nutrient restrictions in early to midgestation can decrease the number of these muscle fibers.
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