Resources View all products Resources We aim to provide the products and information you need for quality animal nutrition. Browse the collection below for answers to questions, new ideas and research, and inspiration on how improve the lives of your animals. View Product Filters Species Beef CattleBirdCatDairyDogEquine VeterinarianGoatHorseLawn & GardenOtherPoultryRabbitSwineWild Bird Categories ArticlesKNG GivesNewsNutrition NotesProductsReleasesVeterinarian Showing 133-144 of 351 results The Effect of Skycis™ In Grow-Finish Pigs Swine Coming changes to antibiotics regulation in pork production, make it imperative that alternative compounds be developed to help improve performance and/or health of swine. Learn more about Skycis, a newly developed Elanco Product that has shown to improve performance, carcass traits, and economics by producing more favorable energy utilization. Continue reading… NexGen Nursery Feed Changes Swine Learn about the changes we made to NexGen line of nursery feed to improve the digestibility of the complete feeds and the amount of nutrition available from the main ingredients by implementing new technologies, all while maintaining a reasonable price. Continue reading… Benefits of Higher Energy Finishing Diets Beef Cattle With cheaper corn and co-products slow to come down, many producers have asked about feeding more corn and a higher energy final diet than they have fed in the past. Continue reading to observe the advantages of feeding a higher energy diet. Continue reading… Economics of Mud and Value of Bedding Beef Cattle Mud has a drastic impact on feed conversion and the subsequent effect on average daily gain and increases the amount of maintenance required. Read further to learn how to combat the mud and properly bed your feedlot. Continue reading… Non-Nutritional Reasons Cows Don’t Milk Dairy While we most often focus on solutions for nutritional reasons cows aren’t performing, it is just as likely that a non-nutritional issue may be preventing cows from reaching their full milking potential. Learn about some non-nutritional factors that can cause low milking performance. Continue reading… Corn Silage – Don’t Open ‘Til Christmas Beef Cattle Studies show that ensiled corn silage does not begin to reach maximum feed value until four months after ensiling. Continue reading to learn why this is and what you can do to combat this issue and reach the maximum feeding value earlier. Continue reading… Not All Yeasts Are Created Equal Dairy We have learned yeast improves fiber digestion, stabilizes rumen pH, improves gain and efficiency, and supports the immune system through prebiotic function. Learn about what makes Kent Natural Yeast unique compared to the competition and the benefits it can add to your feeding program. Continue reading… Meet Curt Schoonover At age 12 Curt started working for a family friend on a cow-calf operation. Then, he became a knowledgeable feed mill manager. Now, beef producers call him “the answer man.” Read the full article to find out why. Continue reading… Brood Cow Rules of Thumb For Mid- And Late-Gestation Beef Cattle Learn when and how to condition your mid- to late-gestation brood cows in preparation for winter. This article discusses general energy requirements based on cow weight and stage of gestation and what you should feed to meet them. Continue reading… Strategies For Dealing With High Dairy Feed Prices Dairy No one enjoys it when dairy feed prices rise so here are a few strategies you can use to assist your dairy customers with the rising feed prices. Continue reading… Subclinical Hypocalcemia Dairy The incidence of milk fever (clinical hypocalcemia) has dropped significantly on dairy farms over the last two decades. However, in many herds subclinical hypocalcemia continues unnoticed and may affect as many as 60% of all cows and 80% of third and greater lactation animals Continue reading… Effect Rain On Forage Quality The longer first cut forages take to wilt, the greater the chances of it getting rained on. Hay, therefore, is at greater risk than silage. Continue reading to learn how rain can affect your forage quality both nutritionally and physically. Continue reading… Benefits Of Bovine Plasma In Calf Milk Replacers Beef Cattle, Dairy The recent incidence of PED led to some concerns about using plasma products. Though tests and studies show this played no role in the spread of PED, concerns of disease transmission have flowed into the calf industry. Read to learn more about the safety and benefits of bovine plasma. Continue reading… Dairy Cattle Lameness Dairy As one of the most important and prevalent health problems on dairy farms today, lameness can pose a serious economic threat. This article discusses the causes and symptoms of lameness and the steps you can take to prevent it in your herd. Continue reading… Trace Mineral Utilization In Beef Cattle Beef Cattle There has been much discussion over the years relating to trace mineral levels for beef animals, as well as which sources are better, inorganic vs. organic. This article will discuss zinc, manganese, iron, and copper as trace minerals and their absorption into the body. Continue reading… Fly Control – Now Is The Time! Beef Cattle, Dairy It has been shown that heavy fly infestation can reduce milk yield by as much as 15%. To avoid this issue it is recommended that and Integrated Pest Management control system be implemented. Continue reading to learn a few recommended practices. Continue reading… Is Your Calf Program Prepared for Summer Heat Stress? Dairy During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat. Dairy calves grow best when temperatures are between 55-77°F. When temperatures go above 77°F, calves may not be able to adequately cool themselves, and feed intake and growth decrease. Continue reading… Improving Dairy Ration Balancing Software Dairy Today, as we develop dairy diets we have a choice of using computer software that balances against National Research Council (NRC) standards or one that makes use of a dynamic rumen model. Learn about the advantages and importance of using a dynamic rumen model. Continue reading… < FIRST1....1011121314....20LAST >
