Articles Tagged with ''drought''
The livestock feed industry faces challenges related to international trade, policy and the supply chain, but there are avenues to a continued supply of safe and affordable feed supply for cattle producers.
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Monensin improves efficiency, reduces feed intake during drought
Monensin is an antibiotic that has been successfully used in the feeder cattle sector since 1975. It also improves efficiency and health in cow-calf herds while reducing feed intake, which can be critical during drought conditions.
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Embracing failing wheat acres
With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop. Being prepared and having a backup plan may save your sanity.
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How did the 2023 alfalfa seedings survive the summer?
There are economic benefits to turning over low-yielding stands and taking legume credits and rotational benefits rather than keeping the low-yielding field.
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Ensiling and preparing to feed weather-challenged crops
Summer weather patterns have led to unusual and stressful crop growing conditions before and right up to harvest dates.
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Yeast feed additives: The power to enhance cattle health, performance and ROI
Probiotic and prebiotic additives improve cattle’s ability to extract nutrients from their feed. This is even more important as producers are forced to use less-than-ideal feedstuffs in the face of drought and other environmental challenges.
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Cattle on feed down 2%, feedlot placements down 8%
Much of the blame for the continued shrinking of the U.S. cow herd is being placed on drought conditions that continue to plague much of cow country.
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Tomorrow’s success is an investment, not a bargain
Looking for the most cost-friendly nutrition options for your herd may seem appealing, but is rarely the best long-term business decision.
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