Articles Tagged with ''zinc''
When feedlot operators find ways to help cattle more fully absorb the nutrients they take in, the finishing period can become one of the most efficient times of those animals’ lives.
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Optimizing early-gestation nutrition in beef cattle
Supplying your herd with the right balance of calories, minerals and vitamins during breeding and early gestation can have major impacts on calf health and your operation’s overall profitability.
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Choosing a mineral supplement: What can the tag tell you?
Understanding the information contained in a supplement’s label could be the difference between empty calories and a substantial return on investment.
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Ranch diagnostics: How do I know my mineral program is working?
Feed tests, water evaluations and liver biopsies should be a regular practice to make sure your mineral investment is worth the cost.
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The perfect marriage: Oral plus injectable trace minerals
The transition period can be stressful and is generally accompanied by an increased demand for trace minerals for fetal growth, colostrum/milk production and to support a challenged immune system.
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Prebiotic tools and supplement needs during breeding and spring turnout
The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but is it providing quite enough nutritional value to your cow herd? Prebiotic supplements can help cattle utilize available feed to its fullest potential.
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Decoding trace mineral formulations
Important minerals such as zinc, copper and selenium are deficient in Idaho. Comprehensive knowledge of mineral formulations, concentrations and consumption techniques is essential for effective supplementation and maintaining herd health.
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Post-calving nutritional considerations
As summer turnout approaches, making sure your cows are getting adequate nutrition to maintain lactation and be ready for rebreeding can be a tricky proposition. Here are some tips to keep them on track.
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Your best shot at preventing calf scours
Focusing on management, nutrition and colostrum quality can potentially prevent a lot of distress for both calves and producers.
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Are salt blocks a barrier to your herd’s productivity?
Salt is an essential nutrient for your cow herd. But relying on salt blocks – even those with trace minerals included – to provide all the nutrients your cattle need is likely a mistake.
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