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Minerals: A puzzling part of the foundation in grazing cattle systems

It’s important for cattle producers to consider factors such as source and bioavailability when purchasing mineral supplements and delivering them to their animals.

February 23, 2023

Brian Fieser

Forage is the foundation for grazing beef cattle diets. Unfortunately, the perfect forage simply doesn’t exist, even with ideal growing conditions.

Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming

Proper nutrition through all stages of gestation is vital not only for the dam but for the developing calf. Knowing the when and how of utilizing trace minerals will give your calves the head start they need in life.

February 10, 2023

Laurentia Van Rensburg

Building a strong foundation in the cow herd, heifer development or purebred program starts with genetics but can also be affected by management and nutrition.

Trace mineral supplementation in the diets of dairy cows

The impact of trace mineral supplementation in dairy cow diets depends on the source, and a recent study finds organic trace minerals may help optimize herd health.

September 8, 2022

Bruna Mion

Trace minerals are the minerals required in small quantities, normally added in milligrams or micrograms to dairy cow diets. Required trace minerals include cobalt, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium and zinc.

Mineral nutrition is instrumental to herd performance

Understand trace mineral properties and parameters to make more-informed decisions regarding trace mineral formulations for dairy cattle rations.

August 23, 2022

Angela R. Boyer

From source and quality to concentration and bioavailability, trace minerals offer many characteristics – and each can affect animal health and nutrition outcomes.

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Minerals: A puzzling part of the foundation in grazing cattle systems

Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming

Trace mineral supplementation in the diets of dairy cows

Mineral nutrition is instrumental to herd performance

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