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Midwest/North: When do cows feel the cold?

December 5, 2025
Travis Meteer

With winter weather and lower temperatures setting in, it is time to talk about when cows feel the cold. The big factors that determine the lower critical temperature for cattle are temperature, wind speed and heaviness of winter hair coat.


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Phytogenics: Building a more resilient host animal with the power of plants

Rather than simply treating symptoms in their cattle, producers can take a more proactive approach to immunity with a philosophy of supporting the animal with phytotechnology before targeting the pathogen becomes a necessity.
December 2, 2025
Ellen Hambrecht and Jeff Heldt

In the dynamic world of animal nutrition, the challenges facing livestock production are no longer just about maximizing output. Today, producers must navigate a complex web of sustainability goals, regulatory constraints, consumer expectations and animal welfare concerns.


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South Central: Mineral nutrition – don’t overdo it

November 20, 2025
Jason Banta

When it comes to cattle mineral nutrition, it is about delivering the right amount to the animal.


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Selenium and beef cattle

Selenium deficiency can cause serious health and reproductive problems, but an overabundance of selenium can present its own issues. A trusted nutritionist or veterinarian can set your herd on the right path.
November 13, 2025
John O'Meara

Sometimes it seems as if beef producers are faced with a million details to attend to in order to make a ranch successful and cattle happy and healthy. Selenium is one of those details.


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Shaping the future: Why generational nutrition drives cow herd productivity

The foundation of a strong mineral program for your cow herd can pay major dividends, not only for the coming year’s calf crop but for years down the line.
November 11, 2025
Clay Burson

The foundation of a strong mineral program for your cow herd can pay major dividends, not only for the coming year’s calf crop but for years down the line.



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Can trace mineral nutrition influence growth-enhancing technology response?

Growth-enhancing technologies like implants and beta-agonists have changed the game for finishing cattle. Make sure cattle have just the right amount of trace minerals in their diet to help maximize the technology’s impact.
November 7, 2025
Dathan Smerchek

As modern cattle feeding continues to evolve, trace minerals will remain small but mighty players in the story of efficient, sustainable beef production.



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Keeping your cow herd healthy and productive this winter

Colder weather means your cows' energy requirements are higher. Keep these tips in mind to determine how your cows are doing and to help them thrive this winter.
October 30, 2025
Sam Wyffels

Colder weather means your cows' energy requirements are higher. Keep these tips in mind to determine how your cows are doing and to help them thrive this winter.



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Boosting winter forage digestibility with bacillus-based solutions

Keeping cattle nutrition up through the winter is a tall order because of variable forage quality and environmental conditions. Probiotics can be a valuable tool to offset these challenges.
October 27, 2025
Greg Eckerle

Winter feeding presents one of the greatest challenges for beef cattle producers. Forage quality often declines once pastures mature or when hay is harvested under less-than-ideal conditions.


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South Central: Understanding your hay test report

October 24, 2025
Jason Banta

A good hay test can prove valuable when designing a winter feeding program. There can be a lot of information on a hay test, and knowing which numbers to focus on may not always be clear.


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Strengthening beef cattle immunity in cold weather

Winter weather brings challenges to herd health every year. Incorporating prebiotics into your cattle’s nutrition plan can give them a leg up once the cold hits.
October 21, 2025
Chris Cassady

As temperatures drop and winter sets in, beef cattle face increased stress due to cold weather, fluctuating feed intake and higher energy demands for thermoregulation. These stressors can suppress the immune system, making cattle more susceptible to respiratory diseases, digestive issues and other illnesses.


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