Using NutriVantage® To Successfully Combat Heat Stress 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. Using NutriVantage® To Successfully Combat Heat Stress Read More »
Building Costs vs. Performance and Payback 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. Building Costs vs. Performance and Payback Read More »
Economics of Cattle Market Weights Depends on Cost of Gain and Sale Price 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. Economics of Cattle Market Weights Depends on Cost of Gain and Sale Price Read More »
Corn Processing and Moisture For Feedlot 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. Corn Processing and Moisture For Feedlot Cattle Read More »
The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & 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. The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & Dairy Read More »
Benefits of Higher Energy Finishing Diets With cheaper corn and co-products slow to come down, many producers have asked about feeding more corn and a higher energy final diet than they have fed in the past. Continue reading to observe the advantages of feeding a higher energy diet. Benefits of Higher Energy Finishing Diets Read More »
Economics of Mud and Value of Bedding 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. Economics of Mud and Value of Bedding Read More »
Corn Silage – Don’t Open ‘Til Christmas 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. Corn Silage – Don’t Open ‘Til Christmas Read More »
Brood Cow Rules of Thumb For Mid- And Late-Gestation 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. Brood Cow Rules of Thumb For Mid- And Late-Gestation Read More »
Benefits Of Bovine Plasma In Calf Milk Replacers 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. Benefits Of Bovine Plasma In Calf Milk Replacers Read More »