Articles by Woody Lane
Hay is a staple in dietary fibers of the ruminant diet, and understanding fibers is crucial to understanding ruminant nutrition.
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Why would you choose …
A systematic approach to choosing what is best for your forage operation will be the most profitable strategy, and knowing what to consider is the first step in that process.
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An evening at the Confused Chromosome Club: Exponential genes
At first blush, PCR technology may seem like a redundancy on the ranch, providing little beyond a talking point at the local watering hole. But when utilized correctly, it can supply producers with a slew of valuable genetic information.
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A better way than crude fiber
Distinguishing between neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber can better predict how forages change nutritionally as they grow and mature.
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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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Nardoo and opisthotonos
Green growing plants are seldom the problem for graziers, until they are … and livestock begins displaying thiamine deficiency symptoms.
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Questioning the mob
For mob grazing, we are at the ground floor of scientific knowledge, or perhaps even in the basement.
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