Articles Tagged with ''feed efficiency''
Making livestock feed production more sustainable will require high levels of cross-industry collaboration.
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Managing for carcass quality
Improving our understanding of how different feeds impact fat deposition in cattle at different stages of their lives will lead to higher-quality carcasses and better producer profitability.
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Tree hay as an alternative forage
When feed shortages exist, leaves, twigs and bark of certain tree species can be a nutritious alternative.
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Is cottonseed going to make my bulls infertile?
In some corners of the industry, whole cottonseed as a feedstuff has a bad reputation for negatively affecting bull fertility due to its abundance of gossypol. But research has proven that, when utilized at recommended rates, this is not the case.
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Uncovering the value of fecal starch
With cost of gain continuing to rise, performing a fecal starch analysis can give producers a deeper look at how efficiently their cattle are utilizing feed starch.
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Proper stocking rate as a drought resiliency tool
Once a ranch determines the feed requirements of its cows and the carrying capacity of its land, drought becomes a much more manageable challenge to navigate.
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Feed efficiency for natural cattle
Producers feeding all-natural cattle are generally unable to take advantage of ionophores and other antibiotics. However, there are all-natural, science-based solutions that maintain high feed efficiency in a natural feedlot environment.
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Managing the unknowns for forage safety
Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.
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The importance of measuring feed efficiency in bred heifers
Measuring and understanding feed efficiency of feedlot steers has long been an indicator of profitability. But the female side of the equation may have just as much to do with ensuring a successful future of the beef cattle industry.
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