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Sow mortality: The hidden consequences
My first experience in pig farming was in Brazil. That is my bias. I needed to come to the U.S. to experience the impact of PRRS on a swine farm. I was horrified with how much damage a nasty strain can cause...READ MORE ›
Beef Cow and calf
Proper nutrition is key to preventing grass tetany, milk fever, and pregnancy toxemia
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
Calving season can sometimes have the unexpected and costly consequence of down cows.…READ MORE ›

Pigs
Improving piglet performance with polyphenols
By Dr. Andrew Bents,
Gut health in pigs continues to be a focus area for producers and veterinarians. Growing…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
High-oleic soybeans: A protein consideration for lactating dairy cattle rations
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Incorporating soybeans and their byproducts into dairy cattle rations is a fairly common…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf Success: Mitigating Young Calf Stressors
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
What’s stressful to a young dairy calf? I think we all know the answer: almost everything…READ MORE ›

Beef Feedlot
Adding value with more days on feed: Does it pay?
By ,
In marketing fed cattle, the old saying rings true: “The more things change, the more…READ MORE ›

Gilts
Developing and Selecting Replacement Gilts
By Morgan Hart,
Replacement gilts are essential for maintaining the productivity of the sow herd. Many…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cow Eating Forage
Assessing the 2022 Corn Silage Quality
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
The 2022 corn silage harvest has been completed, and this year’s crop is now either in…READ MORE ›

Corn Stalks
Bedding: An annual approach
By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team,
In a popular YouTube video, Admiral William McRaven, a retired four-star admiral with the…READ MORE ›

Corn Silage
Where is the corn?
By Ben Jensen,
After another fantastic fall harvest, it is now time to sit back and start collecting…READ MORE ›