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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 ›
Dairy cow in winter
Minimize the effects of cold stress on your herd this winter
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Since autumn was so mild in the upper Midwest this year, it seems hard to believe, but…READ MORE ›

LLRC2
What can research do for you?
By Lori Stevermer,
On any given day, owners, managers and employees of pig farms must deal with multiple…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Ensure your calves reach their full potential with Blueprint®
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
When it comes to raising great replacement heifers, our goal is simple: maximize…READ MORE ›

Feedlot Cattle
Bloat: Risk and intervention
By Josh Stroh, M.S.,
As new cattle arrive at the feed yard, phone calls inevitably follow to veterinarians and…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pig
Challenging industry norms: zinc oxide and gut health in pigs
By Ernie Hansen, M.S.,
Continuously challenging accepted norms is often the instigation of new technologies. For…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 ›