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Optimizing gut health for young pigs with Levelset

Aug 12, 2024

Producers in today’s pork industry face a myriad of difficulties and restrictions in raising pigs successfully, and the health challenges we are presently faced with are a major part of that list. As good stewards of animal health, it is imperative that we preserve the efficacy of existing therapies while ensuring that our pigs receive the highest standard of care...READ MORE ›

Focus on the fundamentals to prepare for future success

By , Sep 17, 2020

Without a doubt, 2020 will go down in the record books as one of the most challenging years ever for the livestock…READ MORE ›

Understanding beef implants

By , Aug 13, 2020

Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They serve to increase muscle…READ MORE ›

Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations

By Ben Jensen, Aug 04, 2020

Co-author: Jon Pretz, Ph.D., dairy nutritionist In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in…READ MORE ›

Meeting customer needs during challenging times

By , Jul 29, 2020

Pork producers face new challenges every day — and often several at the same time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, much…READ MORE ›

Management and nutrition strategies to set heifers up for future lactation success

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 28, 2020

Raising replacement heifers represents a significant investment, accounting for roughly 15–20% of expenses on the farm…READ MORE ›

Let me stress this…

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Jul 09, 2020

Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure go up a few points. But it is such a “wishy-washy” word. A stress to me…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Feeding whole milk to calves: Is this option right for you?

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Jun 17, 2020

Whole milk can be an excellent source of nutrition for calves if managed correctly. Some of the most common questions…READ MORE ›

Managing cattle on self-feeders

By , Jun 09, 2020

Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize performance and economics. However…READ MORE ›

Nutrition management considerations for summer heat

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., May 27, 2020

It is well-documented that summer heat can have both short-term and long-term impacts on the production potential of…READ MORE ›