Items Tagged with 'forage utilization'
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The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but is it providing quite enough nutritional value to your cow herd? Prebiotic supplements can help cattle utilize available feed to its fullest potential.
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The new variety advantage
When establishing a pasture, it’s also helpful to use mixes with a blend of at least a couple of species.
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How to use a forage calculator
Forage calculators can be very valuable tools for producers during the grazing season, but choosing one that is adaptable to your operation is key.
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Understanding protein fractions on a forage report
If we understand the protein fractions within our forages, we can ensure livestock requirements are met and improve performance.
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Discussing timely producer questions
Four dairy consultants from across the U.S. answer timely producer questions and talk through best practices and industry technologies for finding solutions.
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Advice from an agronomist: Increasing forage biodiversity on your ranch
Improving plant biodiversity on your ranch will often increase forage supply, forage quality and soil health, along with carbon capture potential.
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The golden rule of performance: Garbage in, garbage out
It’s an accepted fact that better feed equates to better animal performance. Here are some tips for keeping up the quality and palatability of your feed so your cattle can live up to their potential.
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Before rebuilding the cattle herd, focus on rebuilding pastures
Even the most pessimistic prognosticators point toward favorable conditions in the cattle market through the coming years. Now is the opportune time to get your pastures back in shape.
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Knowing your numbers is a must
Mismanagement of resources is rarely the intention – but is often the outcome of operating with too little information. Producers who fully understand terms such as percent-weaned calf crop, calving interval and forage utilization set themselves up for success.
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