Nutrition Notes Written by our Ph.D. nutritionists and other animal nutrition staff professionals from the KNG Nutrition Department, these articles address timely nutrition and management topics or issues making news in the industry. View Product Filters Species Beef CattleDairyDogEquine VeterinarianGoatHorsePoultrySwine Showing 73-84 of 120 results 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! Horse 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… Cold Stress Management For Young Calves Beef Cattle Learn about the nutritional requirements of managing young calves in cold weather and the feeding recommendations formed from recent university studies. Continue reading… Making More Profit With Holstein Steers Beef Cattle The most important cost and most difficult to determine is the feed cost per pound of gain. So, how do you reduce cost of production if you do not know what the cost is? Continue reading to find out. Continue reading… Calf Toolkit – A Tool For Estimating Calf Performance And Cold Weather Feeding The Calf Toolkit is a tool for evaluating dairy calf performance based on the National Research Council’s Requirements (NRC 2001). Learn about the factors the Calf Toolkit applies to it’s evaluations, the parameter ranges that it can evaluate, and the data that can be generated in graphs and tables. Continue reading… Do These Cattle Work? Beef Cattle Learn how to estimate the cost of gains that are associated with various feed prices and feeder wrights when you don’t have the time or resources to run a projection. Continue reading… < FIRST1....5678910LAST >
