Posts Tagged ‘Dairy’
Best Mineral for Dairy Cows and Better Herd Health
Choose the best mineral for dairy cows with practical guidance on calcium, phosphorus, trace minerals, intake and stage-specific feeding for production.
Read MoreWhen Liquid Energy for Beef Cattle Pays Off
Liquid energy for beef cattle can support intake, gain and cow condition. Learn when it fits, how to feed it, and what to watch in your ration this winter.
Read MoreSUMMER PROTEIN & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR CATTLE ON PASTURE
LIVESTOCK NUTRITION SUPPLIES May Edition SUMMER PROTEIN & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR CATTLE ON PASTURE Protecting herd performance when summer forages fall short Dear Producers, Nutritionists & Veterinarians, As summer heat sets in across the Central Plains, cattle producers face one of the most common — and often underestimated — nutritional challenges of the year: declining…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreProtecting Your Herd from Grass Tetany: Causes, Effects, and Proven Prevention
Dear Valued Readers, As spring pastures begin to green up, so does a serious but often overlooked danger—grass tetany, or hypomagnesemia. This metabolic disorder can affect a wide range of grazing livestock, including: These animals are most at risk when grazing on lush, rapidly growing pastures—typically in early spring or after a flush of regrowth…
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