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Optimizing pig nutrition: Insights from ASAS Midwest
The Alltech team recently contributed valuable insights at the American Society of Animal Science Midwest (ASAS Midwest) event in Madison, Wisconsin. Attendees enjoyed many opportunities to gain practical knowledge that will empower them to enhance productivity and sustainability in their pig farming operations...READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
Re-evaluating heifer inventory and costs
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Recently dairy farmers have faced several challenges, and one of the largest of those…READ MORE ›

Silage
Forage inoculants and preservatives: Essentials for an optimal forage program
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
We all know that feeding cows high-quality forage can translate to increased…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf care: Daily walk-throughs
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
When performing daily walk-throughs with your calves there are four things to consider:…READ MORE ›

Piglets
Starting off on the right hoof: Nursery strategies to improve mortality and create more full-value pigs
By Lori Stevermer,
A universal truth exists in swine production: Pigs must eat and drink, not only to…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
10 ways to increase dairy profitability in 2019
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Dairy producers across the United States continue to face countless challenges as they…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pigs
It’s the start of PRRS season: Managing PRRS in swine herds
By Dr. Andrew Bents,
For those closely associated with the swine industry, it comes as no surprise that a…READ MORE ›

Beef Cows in Snow
Winter to-do list for cattlemen
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
Winter nutrition and management has many focal points but there are a few management…READ MORE ›

Mycotoxins in corn
Mycotoxins: Staying ahead of the threat
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
The 2018 corn silage harvest is complete and corn harvest is now in full swing. However,…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pig
A video guideline to daily pig observations and nursery pig care
By ,
Daily pig care should focus on four areas: feed, water, environment and animal care.…READ MORE ›