Feed & Nutrition
In recent years, the review process for feed ingredients has become even slower and more cumbersome. What do producers need to know, and what can the cattle industry do to ensure a continued safe, nutritious and reliable feed supply?
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Good bacteria: The answer to clostridium
How can producers help cattle survive and thrive against opportunistic pathogens? When bacterial pathogens like clostridium are the issue, proper utilization of good bacteria can be a powerful answer.
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The importance of measuring feed efficiency in bred heifers
Measuring and understanding feed efficiency of feedlot steers has long been an indicator of profitability. But the female side of the equation may have just as much to do with ensuring a successful future of the beef cattle industry.
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Set your herd up for success with year-round precision nutrition
The best nutrition plans are put in place with both cow and calf in mind. Whether the season calls for a focus on calving, raising a calf or rebreeding, precision nutrition should always remain top of mind.
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Efficiency in growing and finishing beef cattle
Every producer is looking for the next edge in efficiency. But are the formulas the industry has relied on for so long the best math for every operation?
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Taking a good, hard look at minerals
Forage testing is obviously important for achieving optimal livestock nutrition. But understanding the relationships between different minerals is just as vital as knowing the raw numbers.
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Getting the most out of your hay
Take these steps to make sure the hay you're feeding is not only the most nutritious for your cattle but also the most profitable for your operation.
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Considerations when using self-feeders to finish cattle
Self-feeders exist on almost every cattle feeding operation, but they’re not always utilized properly. Taking these steps will help your self-feeders be as efficient and profitable as possible.
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Nutritional considerations for heifer development
Proper nutritional planning for raising productive heifers starts well before the animals are of breeding age. Producers need to consider what a heifer on their operation needs to succeed at every stage of life.
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Forage management when facing drought conditions
Proper herd management in times of drought requires a sound plan that focuses on both short- and long-term needs of an operation.
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