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 61-72 of 115 results Benefits of Beet Pulp For Horses Horse When hay quality is poor or if you looking to stretch your hay supply, beet pulp can provide numerous benefits to your horse. Continue reading to learn how and why beet pulp is fed to horses. 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… 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… < FIRST1....45678....10LAST >
