Category: Species
Pre-harvest Protocols with Beta Agonists
While beta agonists (ractopamine) aren’t approved for use in cattle sold to all packing facilities, and they aren’t right for […]
Have you seen the price of milk replacer lately?
Anyone who buys milk replacer has certainly noticed the increase in the price over the last year. Compared to March […]
Maternal Nutrition Influences Offspring Performance
Most cattle producers understand the importance of delivering the right amount of quality nutrients to cows. They balance for energy […]
Calving Mineral and Product Considerations for Calving Season
Our favorite time of year is here, calving season! The crisp cold air, the early mornings and late nights and […]
DDGS Breakeven Price in Swine Diets – Feb 22, 2022
The table below was generated using current pricing for amino acids, fat, and mineral supplements. DDGs are a good […]
Biosecurity – Keep Your Swine Herd Healthy and Productive
Hog futures prices have been hitting over $100/cwt, meaning every pig on your farm is very valuable. In addition, grain […]
Why You Need to Feed Digestible Enzymes to Your Cows
Working to get your cows to reach their full potential? Feeding digestible enzymes can help you do just that. Enzymes […]
Winter Cold Stress on Feedlot Cattle
We often focus on what summer heat stress steals from our feedlot revenue; but we tend to put the blinders […]
Three Dairy Production Numbers You Need to Look At
One of my favorite phrases that I hear is, “we are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.” I am […]
Combatting Gut Health Challenges in Growing Pigs
Gut health challenges can present themselves in a variety of different ways in pigs. Physical causes of gut disturbances, such […]
Relentless Heat May Cause Urinary Issues in Beef Cattle
This prolonged heat spell is going to lead to some issues even after it breaks. One of those potential issues […]
Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage
Drought-stressed corn can be a very good forage source if harvested properly. On the other hand, it can be a […]