Articles Tagged with ''ADG (average daily gain)''
Feedyards often shy away from taking on Brahman steers, but they can be a profitable option for feeders who do their due diligence to prepare for these unique cattle.
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Life cycle feeding of probiotics: Is she worth $50?
Science-based, research-proven LAB and bacilli strains in the right combination at the specific life stage can make "pennies become dollars" with life cycle feeding of every animal, every day on a dairy.
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Implanting strategies for higher-value calves
Implanting calves can maximize their value by improving feed efficiency, weight gain and growth rate, resulting in a $30-$40 increase in calf value for an investment of $1.50 per head.
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Progressive Events: 2023 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association annual conference
The annual conference showcased calf health and nutrition, beef-on-dairy trends and employee management.
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Data truly affecting a feedlot’s profit margins
When feedlot operators collect data with specific goals in mind, rather than for the sake of more data, they will see their cattle’s health, performance and carcass characteristics improve and profit margins grow.
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Internal parasites wreak havoc on more than growth rates
Growth, milk production, immune function and reproduction can all be compromised with internal parasites. An effective deworming program is critical for an efficient operation.
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Platinum heifers won’t be dropouts
Patience and a focus on a long, productive life and 10-week milk are all key to raising heifers that freshen in well and thrive as cows.
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Putting a pencil to retained ownership this spring
Even though most with cattle to sell may have already made that choice, it’s worth considering the outcomes if you do still have cattle you have the option to retain.
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