Articles by Craig J. Louder
Important minerals such as zinc, copper and selenium are deficient in Idaho. Comprehensive knowledge of mineral formulations, concentrations and consumption techniques is essential for effective supplementation and maintaining herd health.
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Vaccination protocols: Maximizing vaccine efficacy
Vaccines should be used as a management tool to bolster the special forces of the adaptive immune system.
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The key to successful transition cows: The rumen
While the key to a healthy transition may be in the rumen, the key to a healthy rumen is having the correct bacteria at the correct time.
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What is a trace mineral and why does a cow need it?
Ensure cows receive the mineral nutrients required for immune function and reproductive efficiency.
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Transition success with injectable trace minerals
Recognizing the fluctuation of trace mineral availability at calving allows producers to supplement cows in a way that avoids antagonism and low absorption.
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Four hurdles of trace mineral nutrition in the close-up dry cow
Four major hurdles that must be addressed for micro-minerals in the close-up dry cow are intake, absorption, excretion and antagonism.
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