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A more appropriate trace mineral program can make your operation more profitable
Delivery method of trace minerals such as copper, manganese and zinc can make a big difference in their bioavailability and palatability, as well as vitamin stability and fiber digestibility.
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Nutrition strategies for calves after weaning: Maintaining a healthy gut
The days and weeks immediately following weaning are among the most crucial times in a beef animal’s life. Set your calves up for success with a carefully crafted nutrition plan.
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Progressive Events: Net-zero and protein substitutes hot topics at this year’s Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada
Specialists in livestock feed and nutrition gathered at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada to discuss strategies for net-zero emissions, sustainable dairy practices, trace mineral additives, and the competition between traditional and alternative proteins.
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Optimizing early-gestation nutrition in beef cattle
Supplying your herd with the right balance of calories, minerals and vitamins during breeding and early gestation can have major impacts on calf health and your operation’s overall profitability.
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10 basic tenets of free-choice mineral supplementation
Knowing when, what and how much to supplement your cow herd will optimize cattle performance and improve your operation’s bottom line.
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Choosing a mineral supplement: What can the tag tell you?
Understanding the information contained in a supplement’s label could be the difference between empty calories and a substantial return on investment.
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Ranch diagnostics: How do I know my mineral program is working?
Feed tests, water evaluations and liver biopsies should be a regular practice to make sure your mineral investment is worth the cost.
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The perfect marriage: Oral plus injectable trace minerals
The transition period can be stressful and is generally accompanied by an increased demand for trace minerals for fetal growth, colostrum/milk production and to support a challenged immune system.
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