How Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies Affect Bull Fertility

Preparing Your Herd for a Successful Breeding Season Dear Livestock Enthusiast, Bull fertility is one of the most overlooked factors influencing herd productivity. A single sub-fertile bull can dramatically reduce pregnancy rates, extend the calving season, and ultimately decrease the number and uniformity of calves weaned. While genetics and structural soundness play important roles, nutrition—especially…

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Winter Nutrition for Sheep: Meeting Cold Weather and Pregnancy Needs

Happy New Year Livestock Enthusiasts, As winter settles in, sheep face increased nutritional demands driven by colder temperatures, reduced forage quality, and— for many flocks— late gestation and the approach of lambing season. Proper winter nutrition is critical not only for maintaining body condition, but also for supporting immune function, fetal development, and successful lambing…

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