SUMMER 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…

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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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Protecting 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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