Articles Tagged with ''feed efficiency''
Monensin is an antibiotic that has been successfully used in the feeder cattle sector since 1975. It also improves efficiency and health in cow-calf herds while reducing feed intake, which can be critical during drought conditions.
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Feeding efficiently to feed economically
Seven diet strategies that can be readily incorporated into your feed program to make dramatic changes in feed efficiency.
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Creating genetically marketable surplus replacement heifers
When selling replacement heifers, don't market subpar genetics. Take action at breeding to create animals other producers want in their herds.
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The power of residual feed intake in optimizing feed efficiency
By accurately measuring individual feed intake and implementing residual feed intake, dairy producers can make informed decisions to enhance overall herd efficiency and profitability.
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Researchers to ID genetic tools to improve growth efficiency
A new grant will allow UNL scientists to better gather information from cattle's mitochondrial genome, which can serve as a tool to improve growth efficiency.
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Yeast feed additives: The power to enhance cattle health, performance and ROI
Probiotic and prebiotic additives improve cattle’s ability to extract nutrients from their feed. This is even more important as producers are forced to use less-than-ideal feedstuffs in the face of drought and other environmental challenges.
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Lessons from the feedlot
The current U.S. beef herd is contracting, leaving room for beef-on-dairy calves in feedlots and the retail space.
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Is precision feeding the next step in on-farm feed efficiency?
Knowing the nutritive value of available feeds empowers farms and their nutritionists to more precisely feed for the desired outcome.
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