Resources: Beef Cattle

Both field trials and research data from the Kent Nutrition Group (KNG) Product Development Center have shown that stressed calves benefit when fed NutriVantage® for beef. Intakes are stimulated and average daily gains enhanced, while morbidity and mortality decrease. Next, ...

In cold weather, calves need more energy for body maintenance, depending on their age and environment. During the first three weeks of life, the maintenance requirement increases about 10% for each 10°F drop in temperature below 60°F. After three weeks, ...

The FDA CVM issued a regulatory discretion letter in July 2009 which allowed the use of chromium propionate (CP) as the chromium (Cr) source in cattle. The approval was for up to 500 ppb in a complete feed. Today, CP ...

How much does a bale of hay weigh? How much can a bucket hold? How big is your feed scoop? Dr. Densil Allen, a retired veterinarian from Knob Knoster, MO recently said, “A bale of hay, a five gallon bucket, ...

We have talked on numerous occasions about using NutriVantage® (NV) to stimulate intake in new cattle and as a combination product with Optaflexx® for finishing cattle. The data I am presenting here are a bit of a review, but since ...

There have probably been more cattle buildings put up in the last five years than in the previous 40. This has been driven by several factors - EPA compliance, cattle profitability, and a drive for more predictable performance to aid ...