Items Tagged with 'rumen microbes'
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Since there are a large number of different types of yeast products on the market, it is important to carefully research which products may be the most effective and economical for any given dairy.
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Harnessing the power of the gut microbiome
When producers gain a better grasp of how the gut microbiome can impact things such as cognition, feed intake and immune function, they open themselves up to more productive cattle and higher profits.
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The basics of rumen feed efficiency
Feed efficiency involves optimizing nutrient conversion from feed into milk components, enhancing overall cow performance through careful management of carbohydrate fermentation, glycogen production, fat synthesis and protein intake in the rumen.
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Gut feeling: Improved gut health in the feedlot leads to better nutrient utilization
When feedlot operators find ways to help cattle more fully absorb the nutrients they take in, the finishing period can become one of the most efficient times of those animals’ lives.
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Rumen upsets: Do they have to be upsetting?
Understanding what cud chewing and normal rumen function looks like can keep cows ruminating at peak efficiency.
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Cow-calf rumen health: The foundation for health and performance
Maintaining a healthy rumen in the cow is the first step to jump-starting calf health, optimizing maternal performance and capitalizing on feed savings.
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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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Building out rations to optimize feed costs
Focusing on fine-tuning for feed efficiency will be an important strategy as cost pressures continue to rise.
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The key to successful transition cows: The rumen
While the key to a healthy transition may be in the rumen, the key to a healthy rumen is having the correct bacteria at the correct time.
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Trace mineral considerations for a fall/winter breeding season
A fall calving season presents unique challenges to maintaining proper cattle nutrition during rebreeding and early pregnancy. Ensuring cattle receive good sources of copper, zinc and manganese can improve both bull and female fertility.
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