Mineral interactions can result in one mineral restricting the bioavailability of another mineral. Subsequently, this can lead to deficiency. Another way to put this is: An excess can cause a deficiency.

Using a rotational grazing method can help to utilize forage more efficiently, leading to more grazing days on the same amount of pasture and saving excess forage for a time of year when forage availability is limited.

As you turn out onto the new green grass, keep in mind the potential health implications that come with the decision, and with some mitigation hopefully they are avoided.

Last month’s Regional Roundup discussed feed additive options to aid in horn fly control and some differences between horn, stable and house flies. This month’s roundup will focus on topical insecticide options and considerations to help control horn flies.

When developing strategies for horn fly control, it is important to distinguish between horn flies, stable flies and house flies.

Ionophores create opportunities for greater production efficiency in pasture-based systems and can easily be incorporated into most beef cattle operations.

With spring upon us or right around the corner, getting cattle off feed and into the pasture is one of the top priorities for many Western producers. Getting our pairs onto pasture means processing and generally branding calves before turnout.

While spring grass is always a welcome sight, lush and washy forages can pose nutritional challenges.