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Feeding Cattle In A High Dollar Corn Market
The ups and downs in the cattle market have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers at one point or another. Not to mention, feeding cattle in this market can be very expensive. Here’s a breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of feeding corn! -
Lagoon Management in Animal Agriculture
Most folks like the idea and serenity of the countryside, but not all appreciate the smell that can come along with it. Just as land and labor efficiencies have advanced over the years, odor management has followed suit in the development of new technologies. -
Vitamin & Mineral Supplementation in Cattle
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients required in order to perform vital bodily functions. It is important to meet the daily qualifications for different vitamins and minerals to ensure healthy, thriving livestock. Learn which vitamins and minerals are essential! -
Protein Supplementation Benefits Cattle
Protein is usually the costliest portion of the diet, but it can be even more costly to limit protein in the bovine diet. We have a few solutions to help your cattle and pocketbook thrive. -
Grazing Corn Stalks
With harvest season behind us, many cornfields sit untouched, with cornstalk residue left behind. When fed properly, this residue can be a great, low-cost feed resource. -
To Creep Feed Or Not To Creep Feed…
Calving season is starting up, which means producers are starting to think about winter feeding programs. Will you feed hay? Supplement corn? Provide protein tubs? What about the calves? Weaning season is just around the corner, which means creep feed is on the brain. -
Prebiotics in the Poultry Industry
In poultry production, bird health is greatly influenced by the microbial communities present in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and the surrounding environment (i.e., bedding). The composition and diversity of these communities fluctuate tremendously throughout a growing period and must remain balanced to ensure proper nutrition, development, and disease suppression/bird immunity. Imbalances in the microbiota (a condition known as dysbiosis) can lead to the weakening of intestinal walls in the GIT, reduced nutrient digestibility, enteritis and diarrhea, and other consequences that diminish bird performance and limit a grower’s return on investment.
