Articles Tagged with ''calcium''
What is a trace mineral and why does a cow need it?
Ensure cows receive the mineral nutrients required for immune function and reproductive efficiency.
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What to look for when choosing a mineral supplement
Setting up an effective supplement program is more than simply finding the right mineral at the right price. Knowing your herd’s needs and thoughtfully comparing them to supplement labels will go a long way toward increasing profitability.
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Preventing grass tetany
Grass tetany can be avoided if precautions are taken early on before any symptoms are evident in the animals in the field.
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Transition success with injectable trace minerals
Recognizing the fluctuation of trace mineral availability at calving allows producers to supplement cows in a way that avoids antagonism and low absorption.
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New research challenging the way we think about feeding fatty acid supplements
Roles that oleic acid and calcium salts play in a cow’s diet.
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Taking a good, hard look at minerals
Forage testing is obviously important for achieving optimal livestock nutrition. But understanding the relationships between different minerals is just as vital as knowing the raw numbers.
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