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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 ›
Dairy Cow Eating Forage
In-organic vs. Organic: Which trace mineral form are your dairy animals eating?
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
When visiting dairy producers, I am always curious to learn more about their feeding…READ MORE ›

Cutting Silage
Early corn silage chopping: Good or bad?
By Ben Jensen,
Nobody would argue that corn is not a highly versatile and valuable crop. Just ask any…READ MORE ›

Grazing Cattle
Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning: Similarities and differences
By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team,
Some occasions bring immediate job satisfaction, like watching a wet calf shake its head…READ MORE ›

Alfalfa
Don’t underestimate alfalfa’s potential during times of high commodity costs
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
The last couple of years have led to uncertainty in commodity market pricing, and this…READ MORE ›

Swine Production
Swine production: A holistic approach
By Morgan Hart,
Most commonly, when the word holistic is used within the swine industry, authors are…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calves
Calves can’t handle the heat
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
The summer heat is here, and it’s time for the cows to kick back with some icy drinks by…READ MORE ›

Beef Cattle
Liver abscesses: A nagging beef production problem
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
Liver abscesses continue to be a nagging problem for today’s cattle feeders. Incidences…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pigs
Considerations for split-sex feeding
By ,
Split-sex feeding, the practice of feeding barrows and gilts differently, used to be a…READ MORE ›

Cows eating hay
What is heat stress costing you?
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Summertime is quickly approaching, but is your facility prepared for the next heatwave?…READ MORE ›