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 CattleDairy Showing 1-12 of 28 results Drought Affects Water Quality Beef Cattle During periods of drought, concern turns immediately to forage supplies, and rightfully so – cattle need to eat. Water is one of those things that is taken for granted, however, it’s essential and quality can fall off during drought as well. Read more about how drought can affect water quality Continue reading… Derecho Damaged Corn Beef Cattle The Derecho damaged an estimated 40 million acres of farm landing, laying fields of corn bent and broken, if not completely flat. This article investigates designing and using cattle grazing programs to harvest severely damage corn where it is not practical or possible to harvest it mechanically. Continue reading… Kent Performance Primer Beef Cattle When stress happens it often impacts livestock in more than one way, such as feed intake, maintenance requirements, and even health status. Learn how Kent Performance Primer has proved successful in dealing with physiological, environmental, and psychological stressors. Continue reading… The NutriVantage® / Optaflexx® Advantage Beef Cattle After observing the positive effects of NutriVantage on overall feedlot performance we were interested to see if there were additional benefits to combining it with Optaflexx, a product known to increase product leanness and enhanced rate of gain. Read about the positive results that were concluded by this study. Continue reading… Cold-Weather Calf Feeding: Milk Formula 1™ Winterizer vs. Milk Formula 1™ Plus Milk Energizer Economics Beef Cattle In cold weather, calves need more energy for body maintenance, depending on their age and environment. This article addresses the economic standpoint and feeding recommendations for the products Milk Formula 1 Winterizer and Milk Formula 1 + Milk Energizer. Continue reading… Effect of Chromium Propionate on Performance & Carcass Quality of Feedlot Cattle When CR Consumed 56 Days Pre-Harvest Beef Cattle The FDA CVM issued a regulatory discretion letter in July 2009 allowing the use of chromium propionate as the chromium source in cattle. This study reviews and evaluates the effects of chromium propionate on performance and carcass quality of feedlot cattle. Continue reading… A Bale of Hay, a Bucket, and a Scoop Beef Cattle A bale of hay, a bucket, and a scoop are not standard measurements as the accuracy depends heavily on the contents. With cattle’s nutritional needs in constant fluctuation learn how ensure your cattle’s needs are being met. Continue reading… Using NutriVantage® To Successfully Combat Heat Stress Beef Cattle This study discusses not only NutriVanatage’s ability to stimulate feed intake in new cattle but also can be used to combat heat stress. Continue reading to learn how this could benefit your operation. Continue reading… Building Costs vs. Performance and Payback Beef Cattle EPA compliance, cattle profitability, and a drive for more performance has drove the number of cattle barns being put up to increase dramatically. This article discusses the consistency and predictability of performance as well as the improved feed conversions offer by confinement cattle. Continue reading… Economics of Cattle Market Weights Depends on Cost of Gain and Sale Price Beef Cattle The ideal market weight to sell cattle is a moving target that depends on feed, total cost of gain, and market prices for fed cattle. Read to see what to expect from this target during average fluctuations in costs and prices. Continue reading… Corn Processing and Moisture For Feedlot Cattle Beef Cattle The optimal moisture of processing and feeding corn to optimize feedlot performance has long since been debated. Continue reading to review several studies that have been compiled to try an answer these questions and allow you to better help your producers make grain and feeding decisions. Continue reading… The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & Dairy Beef Cattle, Dairy After numerous feeding trials the initial observations of NutriVantage causing better feed intake, gains, and immune support has been affirmed in cattle products from calf milk replacers to dairy beef supplements. Read to understand the data supporting this conclusion in a summarized format. Continue reading… 123LAST >
