Progressive Cattle
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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How much does water cost?
Do you know the moisture content of your feed? That knowledge could mean the difference between red and black on your operation’s bottom line.
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Wildfire smoke exposure, potential consequences and how to help affected cattle
Recent research confirms that smoke exposure can lead to decreased feed intake and metabolic performance in cattle. When possible, stressful activities like vaccination and transport should be avoided in times of wildfire pressure.
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The real dangers of hemlock
Poison hemlock can be deadly to cattle, whether grazed or consumed in hay or silage. An ability to identify it can help you avoid devastating losses.
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Cattle on feed down slightly in June
The USDA’s June 2024 Cattle on Feed report showed 11.6 million cattle on feed for the slaughter market in the country, slightly below the June 2023 report.
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Tips to manage stressors and minimize BRD
A common summer challenge is dealing with BRD. Mitigating risk is a critical component of a larger BRD battle plan. Risks can range from new cattle entering the herd to stressors caused by handling, nutrition and environment.
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Winter cereals for early spring grazing in an integrated livestock cropping system
Winter cereals provide excellent forage for livestock, either for grazing or to be hayed for roughage. They provide green, active growing plants during the fall and early winter periods, and extend the growing season of living plant roots in the soil.
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Mitigating stress and improving feed intake in high-risk cattle
Nutritional drenches can provide a huge boost to calves’ immunity as they enter a new environment, which naturally leads to greater opportunities to turn a healthy profit.
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