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Seasonal protein supplementation enhances cattle production

As summer bleeds into fall and many forages start to decrease in quality, strategic protein supplementation can be a cost-effective way to maximize forages later into the grazing season.

August 23, 2023

Chris Hagedorn

The transition from summer to fall can bring tremendous uncertainty for beef cattle producers. The shorter day length not only signals the coming cooler weather, but also the end of the growing season for most forages, especially warm-season grasses.

The golden rule of performance: Garbage in, garbage out

It’s an accepted fact that better feed equates to better animal performance. Here are some tips for keeping up the quality and palatability of your feed so your cattle can live up to their potential.

June 21, 2023

Andrew L. Skidmore

The palatability of feed has a lot more to do with cattle health than some might think. Much like humans, if food doesn’t smell or taste good, cattle simply won’t eat it. However, we can’t discuss palatability without first considering the hygiene and quality of the forage in the feed.