Some cow-calf producers implant calves they plan to sell, and many don’t, but big feedlots all utilize implants, according to Dr. Matt Cherni.
Learn about all aspects of cattle nutrition from harvest and storage to balancing rations with forage, byproducts and supplements.
Some cow-calf producers implant calves they plan to sell, and many don’t, but big feedlots all utilize implants, according to Dr. Matt Cherni.
Is residual feed intake (RFI) – a measure of feed efficiency – the missing, ignored, unknown or simply late-to-the-party selection trait in today’s cow herd?
Phytogenic feed additives (PFA) are a combination of the bioactive and flavoring components of plant-derived substances including essential oils, herbs, spices and plant extracts.
What is considered high risk? It seems with today’s markets and feeding scenarios, everything is considered high risk when we talk financials.
It’s that time of year when spring calves will be weaned and new cattle will be entering stocker and feedlot operations.
Many U.S. dairies have adopted the use of semen from beef sires as part of an overall shift in their A.I. program.