Items Tagged with 'fetal programming'
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As we build back the cow herd in the coming years, herd health is going to be increasingly important. Protect your operation from harmful diseases and prepare it for a successful transition.
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How critical production decisions affect the fate of cow herd numbers
As we face the smallest U.S. cow herd in decades, individual producers’ decisions regarding sales, retention and expansion will add up to big differences across individual operations and the entire industry.
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Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming
Proper nutrition through all stages of gestation is vital not only for the dam but for the developing calf. Knowing the when and how of utilizing trace minerals will give your calves the head start they need in life.
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What every producer should know about calf growth
Before a calf is born, their growth potential is defined by the total number of muscle fibers that develop in utero. Maternal nutrient restrictions in early to midgestation can decrease the number of these muscle fibers.
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