Nutrition Notes Written by our Ph.D. nutritionists and other animal nutrition staff professionals from the KNG Nutrition Department, these articles address timely nutrition and management topics or issues making news in the industry. View Product Filters SpeciesBeef CattleDairy Showing 1-12 of 28 results Derecho Damaged CornBeef CattleBrandon Koch, Ph.D., Beef Nutritionist August 10th, 2020, for many farmers across the corn-belt will be a flashbulb memory. Straight line wind gusts that at points, rivaled that of a category 3 hurricane, marred a path of 770 miles in distance from South Dakota to western Ohio. Early estimates suggestContinue reading… Kent Performance PrimerBeef CattleBrandon Koch, Ph.D., Beef Nutritionist The year 2019 provided exceptional challenge to beef producers. The challenges we face as producers often stem from, or directly cause, stress on our cattle. Record low temperatures, historic flooding from the Great Plains through the Midwest, heat stress events, and late, cool growing seasonsContinue reading… The NutriVantage® / Optaflexx® AdvantageBeef CattleBoth field trials and research data from the Kent Nutrition Group (KNG) Product Development Center have shown that stressed calves benefit when fed NutriVantage® for beef. Intakes are stimulated and average daily gains enhanced, while morbidity and mortality decrease. Next, we looked at the response of growing and finishing cattleContinue reading… Effect of Various Feeding Programs on the Feedlot Performance and Carcass Quality of Angus Crossbred Growing and Finishing CattleBeef CattleIn this study, we set out to determine whether feedlot cattle performance and carcass quality are influenced by the feeding program (conventional vs natural vs grass fed). Within the last 10 years, conventional cattle production has partially given way in certain areas of the US to all-natural and grass-fed beefContinue reading… Cold-Weather Calf Feeding: Milk Formula 1™ Winterizer vs. Milk Formula 1™ Plus Milk Energizer EconomicsBeef CattleIn cold weather, calves need more energy for body maintenance, depending on their age and environment. During the first three weeks of life, the maintenance requirement increases about 10% for each 10°F drop in temperature below 60°F. After three weeks, the maintenance requirement doesn’t increase until the temperature drops underContinue reading… Effect of Chromium Propionate on Performance & Carcass Quality of Feedlot Cattle When CR Consumed 56 Days Pre-HarvestBeef CattleThe FDA CVM issued a regulatory discretion letter in July 2009 which allowed the use of chromium propionate (CP) as the chromium (Cr) source in cattle. The approval was for up to 500 ppb in a complete feed. Today, CP is the sole source of Cr permitted by the FDAContinue reading… A Bale of Hay, a Bucket, and a ScoopBeef CattleHow much does a bale of hay weigh? How much can a bucket hold? How big is your feed scoop? Dr. Densil Allen, a retired veterinarian from Knob Knoster, MO recently said, “A bale of hay, a five gallon bucket, and a scoop are not standard measurements.” Just take aContinue reading… Using NutriVantage® To Successfully Combat Heat StressBeef CattleWe have talked on numerous occasions about using NutriVantage® (NV) to stimulate intake in new cattle and as a combination product with Optaflexx® for finishing cattle. The data I am presenting here are a bit of a review, but since now is the time to talk about heat stress, itContinue reading… Building Costs vs. Performance and PaybackBeef CattleThere have probably been more cattle buildings put up in the last five years than in the previous 40. This has been driven by several factors – EPA compliance, cattle profitability, and a drive for more predictable performance to aid in marketing. Putting up a new slat barn and expectingContinue reading… Economics of Cattle Market Weights Depends on Cost of Gain and Sale PriceBeef CattleI get many questions regarding the cost of gain and the ideal market weight to sell cattle. There is no ONE right answer for all time. It is a moving target and depends on feed and total cost of gain as well as market price for the fed cattle. WhenContinue reading… Corn Processing and Moisture For Feedlot CattleBeef CattleOver the years there has been a lot of debate about how much to process corn and at what moisture to feed it to optimize feedlot performance. The answer depends to some degree on what makes up the rest of the diet. I have compiled several studies for your review,Continue reading… The Vantage is Still in NutriVantage For Beef & DairyBeef Cattle, DairyThe following is a summary of numerous feeding trials summarized to show the benefits (“vantage”) of NutriVantage in calf milk replacers, calf starters, calf growers, and dairy beef supplements. Those results have continued to support many of the initial observations: • Better feed intakes • Better gains • Better immuneContinue reading… 123LAST >
