Articles by Jaclyn De Candio
Bedding type is a crucial component of cow comfort. Encouraging cows to spend more time lying and chewing their cud is the ultimate goal, but accomplishing that end has a plethora of considerations.
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The essential bond between honeybees and forage crops
There is a crucial yet often underestimated role of pollinators, particularly honeybees, in forage crop production. While domestic and native colonies face growing challenges, farmers can implement practical strategies to preserve and enhance pollinator populations.
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Calf health and performance starts in the womb: Epigenetics and methylation
The latest research supports the feeding of rumen-protected choline to dams for optimizing fetal programming on the genetic level, leading to lasting health and productivity benefits for dairy herds.
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Is there a future for mRNA vaccines in commercial cattle production?
MRNA vaccines, although not yet approved for use in cattle, have generated interest and debate within the beef industry. Experts cite the potential benefits of such vaccines and the challenges that lie ahead.
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Composite sires offer opportunity for seedstock and commercial producers
Composite and hybrid cattle are becoming more common and are increasingly offered at sales. Today, these crossbreds can compete alongside their purebred counterparts thanks to a greater understanding of heterosis and better genomic analysis.
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