Species: beef-cattle
Take Advantage of Corn Residue
Learn how beef cattle producers can extend grazing season into early winter by taking advantage of crop residues, particularly corn.
Drought Affects Water Quality
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
Feeding Dairy-Beef Cross Calves for Top Performance
Over the past few years, dairy farms have been benefiting from crossbreeding their dairy cows to beef bulls. Angus bulls are usually the breed of choice in these programs, however, I have seen a variety of other beef breed bulls used with similar results. When compared to straight bred Holstein
Winter Ration and Bunk Management
Feeding cattle in winter weather presents a variety of challenges. Not only do we have a variety of forms of precipitation with which to deal, but we can have wild barometric swings that can have a large influence on feed intake.
Derecho Damaged Corn
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.
Kent Performance Primer
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.
The NutriVantage® / Optaflexx® Advantage
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.
Cold-Weather Calf Feeding: Milk Formula 1™ Winterizer vs. Milk Formula 1™ Plus Milk Energizer Economics
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.
Effect of Chromium Propionate on Performance & Carcass Quality of Feedlot Cattle When CR Consumed 56 Days Pre-Harvest
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.
A Bale of Hay, a Bucket, and a Scoop
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.
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.
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.