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Delivery method of trace minerals such as copper, manganese and zinc can make a big difference in their bioavailability and palatability, as well as vitamin stability and fiber digestibility.
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How trace mineral status affects reproductive efficiency in bulls
When working to maximize fertility in cattle, cows are often the focus. However, bull fertility is a crucial consideration for any beef operation.
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Liver biopsies: A cow’s mineral gauge
Liver biopsies are a quick and efficient way of noting a cow’s trace mineral status.
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Optimizing early-gestation nutrition in beef cattle
Supplying your herd with the right balance of calories, minerals and vitamins during breeding and early gestation can have major impacts on calf health and your operation’s overall profitability.
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Don’t let drought keep cattle performance down
Here are five considerations to help you efficiently deal with drought and optimize cattle performance on your operation.
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Choosing a mineral supplement: What can the tag tell you?
Understanding the information contained in a supplement’s label could be the difference between empty calories and a substantial return on investment.
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Ranch diagnostics: How do I know my mineral program is working?
Feed tests, water evaluations and liver biopsies should be a regular practice to make sure your mineral investment is worth the cost.
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The perfect marriage: Oral plus injectable trace minerals
The transition period can be stressful and is generally accompanied by an increased demand for trace minerals for fetal growth, colostrum/milk production and to support a challenged immune system.
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Prebiotic tools and supplement needs during breeding and spring turnout
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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Decoding trace mineral formulations
Important minerals such as zinc, copper and selenium are deficient in Idaho. Comprehensive knowledge of mineral formulations, concentrations and consumption techniques is essential for effective supplementation and maintaining herd health.
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