Progressive Cattle
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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10 best practices to steward a healthy relationship with your veterinarian
Effective communication, safety practices and flexibility are a few things producers can prioritize to help create and maintain a healthy and beneficial relationship with their vet.
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Preventing early embryonic losses
To avoid the negative economic effects of early embryonic loss in the cow herd, producers should carefully consider stressors such as vaccination, nutrition and transportation.
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The value of preconditioning calves
Learn about the health component of vaccines, dewormers and diets used in preconditioning calves. Value-added plans are available at many feedyards, sale barns, auctions, drug companies, breed associations and state programs.
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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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Bovine congestive heart failure in feedlot cattle
Cattle with the high-risk genotype of BCHF are 28 times more likely to develop the disease than a low-risk genotype. Early results could eliminate 30% of all heart failure. This begins with awareness, use of the tools and information that is available and management.
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