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Milk Replacer Mixing: Why Consistency Matters for Calf Nutrition

Consistency is key when mixing milk replacer for calves. Variations in solids percent can have a negative impact on calf health and growth. It is critical to ...

Precise Nutrition for Early Weaned Calves

This article was originally published by Progressive Cattle Weaning and nutrition strategies set calves up for long-term performance Early weaning is gaining traction with beef producers as ...

Black Angus calf grazing in pasture in autumn on the ranch in a rural area of the world

Managing Diet Transition in Early Weaned Calves: Setting Them Up for Success

This article was originally published by Progressive Cattle Early weaning has become a valuable management tool for many cow-calf producers, particularly during drought, limited forage supply or ...

Closing the Nutrient Gap: Mineral Nutrition for Cattle on Pasture

Minerals are essential to almost every physiological process. They support growth, reproduction, the immune system and overall health. A balanced mineral program considers animal status, stage of production and feed intake ...

Why Your Neighbor’s Cattle Fly Program Shouldn’t Dictate Yours

Reprinted with permission from the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Fly control conversations among beef producers often circle back to the same question: "Why invest in fly control ...

A few cows grazing corn residue husks during early winter, post-harvest. Focus on one cow in the middle of the frame.

Corn Residue Grazing As a Forage Option for Beef Cattle

How much corn residue is available for grazing? On average, there are 16 pounds of husks and leaves left behind per bushel of corn per acre post-harvest. ...