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Post-calving nutritional considerations
As summer turnout approaches, making sure your cows are getting adequate nutrition to maintain lactation and be ready for rebreeding can be a tricky proposition. Here are some tips to keep them on track.
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Olly olly oxalates
Oxalates are relatively common compounds in plants, but they can affect mineral availability and can potentially be toxic, as in forages such as fodder beets and Kikuyu grass.
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Managing the cow herd for fertility in limited feed environments
While cow nutritional needs should always be near the top of producers’ minds, cows that prove resilient in harsh environments are likely to pass that trait to their offspring.
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Your best shot at preventing calf scours
Focusing on management, nutrition and colostrum quality can potentially prevent a lot of distress for both calves and producers.
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Are salt blocks a barrier to your herd’s productivity?
Salt is an essential nutrient for your cow herd. But relying on salt blocks – even those with trace minerals included – to provide all the nutrients your cattle need is likely a mistake.
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Interpreting your forage analysis
Consideration to “price per nutrient” should be at the forefront when purchasing feed. Understanding a forage analysis is an essential step in determining that number.
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Forage sampling and analysis: Can we overemphasize its importance?
As fall and winter approach, producers should know what they expect from their forage. This will allow for more accurate testing and profitable feeding to cattle.
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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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