Feed & Nutrition
Research and trials are currently focused on reducing enteric emissions in cattle. While a noble pursuit, these reductions are highly influenced by nutritional practices and management. A balance must be achieved for the benefit of both sides of this coin.
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Dissecting the definition of crude protein
Crude protein is a useful metric in determining a feed’s nutritional value, but it doesn’t paint a complete picture. Understanding how your cattle metabolize different forms of protein will help you deliver the best formula to them.
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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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Post-calving nutritional considerations
As summer turnout approaches, making sure your cows are getting adequate nutrition to maintain lactation and be ready for rebreeding can be a tricky proposition. Here are some tips to keep them on track.
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Olly olly oxalates
Oxalates are relatively common compounds in plants, but they can affect mineral availability and can potentially be toxic, as in forages such as fodder beets and Kikuyu grass.
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No crystal ball needed to plan for the future
Whether the U.S. cow herd starts growing in the next year or not, you can know how to prepare for your feed and nutrition needs by knowing what your operation’s short-term growth plan looks like.
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Challenges and nutritional opportunities during cold stress
As temperatures drop and cows’ nutritional requirements increase, producers should find ways to make sure their herds consume enough quality feed to maintain good health.
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Microbial marvels: Probiotic guardians of cattle health
Feeding a good probiotic blend in the feedlot leads to healthier animals, lower mortality rates and, ultimately, higher profitability.
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Managing the cow herd for fertility in limited feed environments
While cow nutritional needs should always be near the top of producers’ minds, cows that prove resilient in harsh environments are likely to pass that trait to their offspring.
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Is declining forage quality limiting your options? Maybe not
Most producers understand the general quality of their forage. But recognizing your cow herd’s nutritional needs and how much it costs to meet them can determine the financial success of your operation.
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