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Nutrition ArchiveTest forages for qualitySep 8, 2008,Source Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Nutrient concentration varies considerably in hay. Why does this happen? Well, there are many causes... Supplemental minerals are important to enhance future cow and calf performanceJul 21, 2008,By Kindra Gordon Herd health and vaccination programs tend to get most of a producer’s management focus. But mineral nutrition has an important role in herd health as well... How Much Distillers’ Grains Can I Feed?Apr 22, 2008,Source: Dan Loy, Iowa State Ag Extension As corn prices rise a common question among cattle feeders is, How much can I feed?. The desire to feed higher levels has been tempered by concurrent increases in the prices of corn coproducts... Trace Minerals: What to supplement and whenApr 7, 2008,By Jason K. Ahola, Ph.D. U.S. cow/calf producers have been faced with an extreme increase in operating costs over the past year, especially for feed and supplements... Feed prices may encourage creep-feedingApr 1, 2008,Source: Certified Angus Beef Today’s high feed prices could make this the perfect year to try creep-feeding. “As we look at the times of high feed prices, people would s... Formulating mineral supplements for beef cowsMar 24, 2008A new publication from South Dakota State University offers tips on formulating mineral supplements for beef cows... Horse Nutrition Taught OnlineFeb 25, 2008Michigan State University offers an online course covering horse nutrition basics such as nutritional requirements, diseases affecting nutrition, feeding management, evaluating and balancing a ration and how horse behavior factors into feeding... Studies show colostrum has far-reaching impactFeb 25, 2008,By Kindra Gordon Most cattle producers are aware that getting colostrum into the calf immediately is a critical step toward building the calf’s immunity and ability to survive and thrive... Black Ink: Where it all beginsFeb 18, 2008,By Steve Suther, Certified Angus Beef Beef production is a natural system, but management means not leaving it to the whims of nature. Everything in the cattle business begins with conception, so reproductive physiology has become a key area of study aimed at improving efficiency and beef quality... Cattle feeding strategies for high corn pricesDec 2, 2007,By Kindra Gordon Beef producers from western South Dakota and Wyoming gathered to learn more about combating high corn prices in their operations during a one-day conference held Nov. 27 in Rapid City, SD... Sorting cows for efficient winter feedingNov 5, 2007Sound sorting concepts of the spring-calving beef cow herd in the fall should improve the efficiency of the feeding program throughout the winter... Rethink feeding hayOct 29, 2007“Whatever place you are at now, if you can cut 30 days off feeding hay, you’ll increase profits,” says University of Missouri Extension specialist Wesley Tucker, who is a beef producer himself... Information key in designing supplemental feeding programOct 22, 2007,By Evan Whitley, Noble Foundation Lack of forage (quantity and quality) is the cause of many cattle being in less-than-desirable body condition going into the winter. The months ahead are critical, regardless of whether your cows calve in the fall or spring, to ensure that cows breed back. So what can be done to cushion the wrath of Mother Nature? Well, in some form, we must intervene.... Nutritional KnowledgeSep 17, 2007,By Kindra Gordon Though they are not considered traditional cattle feedstuffs, research into natural supplements such as... How many open cows will you feed this winter?Sep 17, 2007,By Kyle Stutts, Noble Foundation With fall upon us, checking the pregnancy status of your cow herd allows you to make timely culling decisions and focus your resources on the sound, reliable breeders in the herd... |
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