You may be familiar with the phrase, “If you don’t test, it’s just a guess,” a phrase that applies directly to hay quality. The only way to know the exact nutrient concentration of hay is to take a representative sample and have it analyzed by a lab.

With the fall-calving season just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about increased cow nutrition needs at calving and during lactation.

It is well known that the single-greatest expense in a cattle enterprise is feed and forage production. One way to reduce cost is to decrease hay feeding days.

Nitrate is a naturally occurring compound in plants. Nitrate accumulation in the plant can be compounded by conditions of plant stress, such as drought, heavy fertilization or young plants.

Summer heat is inevitable and when the days start to heat up, it is nice to have a cool drink, right? As high temperatures set in, ensure that your cattle have access to plenty of water and that it is good quality.

Using a rotational grazing method can help to utilize forage more efficiently, leading to more grazing days on the same amount of pasture and saving excess forage for a time of year when forage availability is limited.

Ionophores create opportunities for greater production efficiency in pasture-based systems and can easily be incorporated into most beef cattle operations.

As the grass begins to green up, there are a few considerations about grazing management and nutrition. Here are a few tips to keep in mind this time of year.

Minerals are a crucial component in beef cattle diets. While mineral mixtures may vary among farms, there is one mineral that is on many minds this time of year: magnesium.

There are important considerations surrounding feeding decisions when hay supplies are limited.