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Beyond Nutrition: Non-Nutrient Considerations of Byproducts in Cattle Rations
By Cody Schneider, Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Provimi, Cargill Animal Nutrition
Byproducts are nothing new to cattle producers and have become an essential part of cattle raising. Byproducts range from the usual — distillers grains, soybean hulls and corn gluten feed… Continue reading
But, the feed tag says only 1.5 pounds/head/day!
By : Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County
Understanding the ruminant system, and properly supplementing the energy source with protein will be one of the topics Dr. Fluharty covers during his presentation at the first session of the Ohio… Continue reading
IOWA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION TO HOST EDUCATIONAL FORUMS
Source : Katie Olthoff, Director of Communications
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is hosting three free educational events for feedlot and cow/calf producers in the month of January. Each forum will include a free meal, a tradeshow, an update from… Continue reading
Managing sulfur in beef cattle feed and water
By : Grant Crawford, former Extension educator
Quick facts
- Recognize the reported S content of distillers grains and the potential variability with it
- Account for both diet and water S content when managing S intakes
- S intake shouldn’t go over… Continue reading
Achieving optimal feed intake with bunks
By : Pete Anderson, former Extension beef cattle specialist and Dan O’Connor, former graduate student, Courtesy of University of Minnesota Extension
Quick facts
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Maintain adequate bunk space and use the entire bunk.
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Feed at the same time each day, matching… Continue reading
Stress and the immune system
Courtesy of Oregon State University
Introduction
The cattle industry in U.S. loses about $ 1 billion dollars yearly due to death caused by health issues. An example is the bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex, which presents the most significant and… Continue reading
- Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo March 27, 2020
- Louisiana Master Cattleman classes to begin March 10 in Many March 24, 2020
- 2020 Dairy Beef Short Course March 21, 2020
- National Weather Service Seminar at 3i SHOW March 20, 2020
- Louisiana Master Cattleman classes to begin March 10 in Many March 17, 2020
- s in the Barn series coming to Independence in Feb. and March March 12, 2020
- Louisiana Master Cattleman classes to begin March 10 in Many March 10, 2020
- s in the Barn series coming to Independence in Feb. and March March 6, 2020
- Beef 509 Program to be Held in February February 29, 2020
- s in the Barn series coming to Independence in Feb. and March February 28, 2020