Feed & Nutrition
Oxalates are relatively common compounds in plants, but they can affect mineral availability and can potentially be toxic, as in forages such as fodder beets and Kikuyu grass.
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No crystal ball needed to plan for the future
Whether the U.S. cow herd starts growing in the next year or not, you can know how to prepare for your feed and nutrition needs by knowing what your operation’s short-term growth plan looks like.
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Challenges and nutritional opportunities during cold stress
As temperatures drop and cows’ nutritional requirements increase, producers should find ways to make sure their herds consume enough quality feed to maintain good health.
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Microbial marvels: Probiotic guardians of cattle health
Feeding a good probiotic blend in the feedlot leads to healthier animals, lower mortality rates and, ultimately, higher profitability.
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Managing the cow herd for fertility in limited feed environments
While cow nutritional needs should always be near the top of producers’ minds, cows that prove resilient in harsh environments are likely to pass that trait to their offspring.
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Is declining forage quality limiting your options? Maybe not
Most producers understand the general quality of their forage. But recognizing your cow herd’s nutritional needs and how much it costs to meet them can determine the financial success of your operation.
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When simply not losing is a win
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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Supplementing less-than-ideal forages
While no two ranches will have identical feed and supplementation plans, each should contain one vital component: flexibility. This will help your cow herd maintain good health, regardless of changes in forage quality.
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Putting forage test results to work for your herd
Getting the most out of your feed requires more than a good forage test. Producers need to do all they can to ensure they’re feeding the right hay to the right cow at the right time.
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Researchers investigate omega-6 fatty acids’ effect on early cattle pregnancy
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers will test how feeding lipids may combat major reproductive losses.
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