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How trace mineral status affects reproductive efficiency in bulls

Sep 17, 2024

When working to maximize fertility in cattle, cows are often the focus. However, bull fertility is a crucial consideration for any beef operation. Many factors, including management, genetics and even nutrition, can impact both female and male fertility. ..READ MORE ›

It takes Viligen™ to raise a pig

By Sharlie Hansen, M.S., May 23, 2018

Inflammation is a key element in the health status of the gastrointestinal tract of the pig. Research has shown that…READ MORE ›

Preparing for alfalfa harvest

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., May 15, 2018

Alfalfa is a staple in the diets of high-producing dairy cows across the nation due to its ideal contributions of crude…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Why high-quality water matters

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Apr 25, 2018

Often overlooked, water is the most important nutrient for dairy calves. It is required for all of life’s processes…READ MORE ›

The many benefits of adding yeast cultures to creep feeds

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Apr 11, 2018

There are several opportunities to increase both feed efficiency and weight gain with creep feeds. Just as cattle…READ MORE ›

The importance of protein in dry cow diets

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Mar 01, 2018

Significant advances in dry cow nutrition have been made in the last 20 years. Most recently, interest has shifted to…READ MORE ›

Managing free-choice mineral intake

By , Feb 06, 2018

The “corner post” of any cow nutrition program should be a year-round mineral program. Every rancher knows that to…READ MORE ›

New Year's resolutions for 2018 and beyond

By , Jan 01, 2018

For the professional livestock producer, the beginning of a new year is a time to set new goals. Typically, these goals…READ MORE ›

Enhancing herd profitability through the evaluation of milk fatty acids

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Jan 01, 2018

Producing more milkfat and protein is a sure way to enhance herd profitability. And, the best way to increase milkfat…READ MORE ›

Increasing income when selling cull females

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Dec 01, 2017

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Hubbard Feeds Beef Nutritionist Whether you subscribe to culling females using the Four O’s…READ MORE ›