Feed & Nutrition
As producers begin the work of rebuilding their herds, confined feeding of pairs can offer a way to maintain the herd when forage availability is tight. Here are some tips for success with that strategy.
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Your best shot at preventing calf scours
Focusing on management, nutrition and colostrum quality can potentially prevent a lot of distress for both calves and producers.
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Back to basics: Supplementing the cow-calf herd during winter
Asking yourself these four questions will help you determine whether your cows are getting the nutrition they need this winter.
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Supplementation considerations for bulls following breeding
Keeping bulls at a good body condition in between breeding seasons helps them maintain high levels of performance year to year.
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Are salt blocks a barrier to your herd’s productivity?
Salt is an essential nutrient for your cow herd. But relying on salt blocks – even those with trace minerals included – to provide all the nutrients your cattle need is likely a mistake.
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A critical profit: Effectively managing late-season grazing
It is more economical to feed a protein supplement to cows when forage quality is lacking in late fall rather than trying to recoup BCS before spring calving.
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6 must-know steps for successful winter supplementation programs
A good program requires more thought than simply setting out supplement blocks. Producers can get the most out of their investment by gathering concrete information about their cattle and environment before winter hits.
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Trace mineral considerations for a fall/winter breeding season
A fall calving season presents unique challenges to maintaining proper cattle nutrition during rebreeding and early pregnancy. Ensuring cattle receive good sources of copper, zinc and manganese can improve both bull and female fertility.
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Weaning time: Decisions, decisions, decisions …
One of the most important considerations come weaning time is making sure calves’ gut health is up to the task of maintaining their immune systems.
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