Articles Tagged with ''ADG (average daily gain)''
Uniform nutrition protocols, particularly when they relate to gut health, will increase the uniformity (and therefore profitability) of your calf crop.
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Enhancing calf wellness: A comprehensive approach
Establishing pathways to productivity, embracing early intervention, seamless weaning and housing solutions and maximizing the benefits of milk nutrition are key to raising healthy, productive replacement heifers.
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Get ready to rumble: The adventures of starting peewee calves
Younger stocker calves require a different nutrition plan than their older counterparts, but knowing the steps to take can maintain these cattle and your operation’s productivity.
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Use and effects of rumen-protected amino acids
There is still much to be learned about the effects rumen-protected amino acids can have in both the feedlot and cow-calf sectors, but early signs point to improved feed efficiency, milk production and reproductive health.
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Gut feeling: Improved gut health in the feedlot leads to better nutrient utilization
When feedlot operators find ways to help cattle more fully absorb the nutrients they take in, the finishing period can become one of the most efficient times of those animals’ lives.
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Cow-calf rumen health: The foundation for health and performance
Maintaining a healthy rumen in the cow is the first step to jump-starting calf health, optimizing maternal performance and capitalizing on feed savings.
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Some surprising research results from our calf facility
Increasing milk replacer mixing temperature has a positive impact on calf growth, and feeding IgYs could be a good way to reduce mortality numbers in the calf herd.
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Productive life starts with calves
Early life heavily impacts a calf’s future productivity. Focusing on good colostrum, proper nutrition and facility management is essential for building a profitable future.
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Beefing up dairy profits
Breed composition and average daily gain can impact the bottom line of your beef-on-dairy calves. Consider implementing technology to help you monitor both.
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