Dairy Calf

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Better Together: Yeast and Bacillus for Dairy Calves
The secret to developing superior dairy-replacement heifers that will grow into healthy cows with reliable milk production lies within the animal herself — namely, the development, health and functionality of her rumen and lower digestive tract. ..READ MORE ›
Corn Silage
Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time…READ MORE ›

Fundamentals don't change
Focus on the fundamentals to prepare for future success
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Without a doubt, 2020 will go down in the record books as one of the most challenging…READ MORE ›

Feedlot Cattle
Understanding beef implants
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Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They…READ MORE ›

Peas in a field
Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations
By Ben Jensen,
Co-author: Jon Pretz, Ph.D., dairy nutritionist In many parts of the U.S., small-…READ MORE ›

piglet
Meeting customer needs during challenging times
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Pork producers face new challenges every day — and often several at the same time. Before…READ MORE ›

Dairy cows
Management and nutrition strategies to set heifers up for future lactation success
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Raising replacement heifers represents a significant investment, accounting for roughly…READ MORE ›

Rabbit
Let me stress this…
By Dr. Ed Bonnette,
Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure go up a few points. But it is such a “wishy…READ MORE ›

Calf in stalls
Calf Success: Feeding whole milk to calves: Is this option right for you?
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Whole milk can be an excellent source of nutrition for calves if managed correctly. Some…READ MORE ›

Feedlot Cattle
Managing cattle on self-feeders
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Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize…READ MORE ›