Take Advantage of Corn Residue Learn how beef cattle producers can extend grazing season into early winter by taking advantage of crop residues, particularly corn.
Derecho Damaged Corn The Derecho damaged an estimated 40 million acres of farm landing, laying fields of corn bent and broken, if not completely flat. This article investigates designing and using cattle grazing programs to harvest severely damage corn where it is not practical or possible to harvest it mechanically.
Kent Performance Primer When stress happens it often impacts livestock in more than one way, such as feed intake, maintenance requirements, and even health status. Learn how Kent Performance Primer has proved successful in dealing with physiological, environmental, and psychological stressors.
The NutriVantage® / Optaflexx® Advantage After observing the positive effects of NutriVantage on overall feedlot performance we were interested to see if there were additional benefits to combining it with Optaflexx, a product known to increase product leanness and enhanced rate of gain. Read about the positive results that were concluded by this study.
Effect of Various Feeding Programs on the Feedlot Performance and Carcass Quality of Angus Crossbred Growing and Finishing Cattle Within the last 10 years, conventional cattle production has partially given way in certain areas of the US to all-natural and grass-fed beef production. The goal of this study was to determine whether feedlot cattle performance and carcass quality are influenced by the feeding program used.
Cold-Weather Calf Feeding: Milk Formula 1™ Winterizer vs. Milk Formula 1™ Plus Milk Energizer Economics In cold weather, calves need more energy for body maintenance, depending on their age and environment. This article addresses the economic standpoint and feeding recommendations for the products Milk Formula 1 Winterizer and Milk Formula 1 + Milk Energizer.
Effect of Chromium Propionate on Performance & Carcass Quality of Feedlot Cattle When CR Consumed 56 Days Pre-Harvest The FDA CVM issued a regulatory discretion letter in July 2009 allowing the use of chromium propionate as the chromium source in cattle. This study reviews and evaluates the effects of chromium propionate on performance and carcass quality of feedlot cattle.
A Bale of Hay, a Bucket, and a Scoop A bale of hay, a bucket, and a scoop are not standard measurements as the accuracy depends heavily on the contents. With cattle’s nutritional needs in constant fluctuation learn how ensure your cattle’s needs are being met.
Using NutriVantage® To Successfully Combat Heat Stress This study discusses not only NutriVanatage’s ability to stimulate feed intake in new cattle but also can be used to combat heat stress. Continue reading to learn how this could benefit your operation.
Building Costs vs. Performance and Payback EPA compliance, cattle profitability, and a drive for more performance has drove the number of cattle barns being put up to increase dramatically. This article discusses the consistency and predictability of performance as well as the improved feed conversions offer by confinement cattle.
