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Erin Schwandt

Erin Schwandt

Ruminant Technical Manager / Biomin America, Inc.
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Optimum vitamin nutrition in dairy cows

The response benefit of vitamins A, E, D and supplemental biotin, niacin and beta carotene help to optimize performance, milk quality, cow health and welfare.
August 23, 2022
Erin Schwandt

In order for an animal to reach optimal health and performance, we must first understand the nutritional requirements of the animal, depending on their age and stage of production.


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Forage quality effects on cow health and performance

September 27, 2021
Erin Schwandt
Proper pasture management and having a good understanding of the herd grazing environment are two key components of successful beef cattle operations.
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A cows rumen

Looking closer into how the rumen works

April 23, 2021
Erin Schwandt
Cattle have been coined “upcyclers” due to their ability to turn natural resources and byproducts inedible to humans into higher-value, high-quality protein source in the form of beef.
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Tall fescue

Tall fescue: The good and the bad

March 24, 2021
Erin Schwandt
Tall fescue is one of the most predominant forage grass species throughout the “Fescue Belt” – middle to southeastern U.S. – and makes up over 10% of the U.S. land area or approximately 37 million acres.
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Mycotoxins in feedstuffs: Effects on cattle health and performance

January 25, 2021
Erin Schwandt

Mycotoxins are secondary fungal metabolites that pose a significant threat to animal health and productivity and are found in a variety of feedstuffs, including cereal grains, grain byproducts, harvested forages and pasture grasses.


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New calf

Control and prevention of calf scours

December 24, 2020
Erin Schwandt

Newborn calves are most susceptible to developing calf scours, or diarrhea, within the first few weeks of life due to a number of nutrition and environmental factors.


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Cattle at the feedbunk

Phytogenic compounds in feedlot cattle diets

September 24, 2020
Erin Schwandt
Phytogenic feed additives (PFA) are a combination of the bioactive and flavoring components of plant-derived substances including essential oils, herbs, spices and plant extracts.
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Cattle grazing

Mycotoxins in grazing forages

August 25, 2020
Erin Schwandt

Mycotoxins are rarely the first factor considered when evaluating potential reasons for poor breed-back, weak calves, rough hair coats, or overall poor growth or reproductive performance in cattle grazing pastures throughout the U.S.


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