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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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Rethinking ewe nutrition: Addressing concerns about alfalfa pellets
Pelleting may slightly affect rumen retention and fiber digestibility, but the overall nutritional loss is minimal and not biologically significant. Likewise, transitioning from late-gestation forage diets to alfalfa pellets is manageable with comparable fiber content.
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Preparing for the upcoming calving season
Keeping a finger on the pulse of your cow herd’s needs in the weeks prior to calving will pay big dividends when calves start hitting the ground.
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Weaning time: Decisions, decisions, decisions …
One of the most important considerations come weaning time is making sure calves’ gut health is up to the task of maintaining their immune systems.
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Seasonal protein supplementation enhances cattle production
As summer bleeds into fall and many forages start to decrease in quality, strategic protein supplementation can be a cost-effective way to maximize forages later into the grazing season.
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A tale of two cows: Dosing the animal versus the feed
Rethink quantity versus concentration when dosing feed additives, especially when the mode of action is in the rumen.
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Minimize waste, maximize genetics through management
An investment in superior genetics combined with prioritizing nutrition could pay dividends for cattlemen.
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Keeping calves gaining after weaning
To keep calves on a positive growth trajectory during the high-stress days post-weaning, producers need to closely monitor factors – such as water and feed intake and mineral availability.
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Managing nutrient absorption: Dealing with poor absorption, antagonisms
Focusing on maximizing nutrient availability and absorption is critical to develop and maintain a cost-effective nutrition program.
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