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How cattle vaccination and nutrition connect
Vaccinations and nutrition have a symbiotic relationship in terms of maintaining healthy immune functions in cattle. While quality nutritional programs are the bedrock of healthy immune function, both nutritional and vaccination programs are important for successful preventative health management on a cattle operation. ..READ MORE ›
Newborn calves
Umbilical cord care for newborn calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Why is caring for the umbilical cords of newborn calves important? As is true for all…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pig
Zinc supplementation in swine nursery diets
By Ernie Hansen, M.S.,
The EU-wide ban on the use of zinc oxide at medicinal levels in weaning diets by 2022 has…READ MORE ›

Calf Health and Growth
Monitoring health: An essential part of a successful calf program
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Evaluating a successful calf-raising program consists of monitoring both calf health and…READ MORE ›

Dairy Beef Calves
Crossbred dairy beef calves: What to consider before you buy
By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team,
Many U.S. dairies have adopted the use of semen from beef sires as part of an overall…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows Eating Forage
Forage-focused: Evaluating fiber and its impact on feed efficiency
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Over the past several years, on-farm income for dairy producers has been less than ideal…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pigs
Powerstart™ Solo: Redefining nursery pig nutrition
By Sharlie Hansen, M.S.,
Powerstart Solo is a singular product created via a precise blend of multiple…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows Eating Forage
Maximize milkfat production going into the Fall
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Optimizing milkfat is advantageous for both the performance of the animal and the…READ MORE ›

Boy bottle feeding dairy calf
Research update: Supplementing immunoglobulins in calf milk replacer
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
For both ethical and economic reasons, the push to reduce antibiotic use in calf-raising…READ MORE ›

Beef Calves
Nutritional strategies for starting calves
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
In the cattle business, there are few things as rewarding as getting weaned calves and…READ MORE ›