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Oct 14, 2020

When planning the management program for the late-gestation cowherd, we need to be preparing for what’s next. “What’s next?” sounds like a loaded question. For spring-calving cowherds, building colostrum and the upcoming calving season are the first steps that come to mind...READ MORE ›

Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 23, 2020

It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time before the silage will reach its…READ MORE ›

Focus on the fundamentals to prepare for future success

By Jamie Pietig, M.S., Sep 17, 2020

Without a doubt, 2020 will go down in the record books as one of the most challenging years ever for the livestock…READ MORE ›

Understanding beef implants

By James Gaspers, Ph.D., Aug 13, 2020

Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They serve to increase muscle…READ MORE ›

Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations

By Ben Jensen, Aug 04, 2020

Co-author: Jon Pretz, Ph.D., dairy nutritionist In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in…READ MORE ›

Meeting customer needs during challenging times

By Stewart Galloway, Ph.D., Jul 29, 2020

Pork producers face new challenges every day — and often several at the same time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, much…READ MORE ›

Management and nutrition strategies to set heifers up for future lactation success

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 28, 2020

Raising replacement heifers represents a significant investment, accounting for roughly 15–20% of expenses on the farm…READ MORE ›

Let me stress this…

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Jul 09, 2020

Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure go up a few points. But it is such a “wishy-washy” word. A stress to me…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Feeding whole milk to calves: Is this option right for you?

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Jun 17, 2020

Whole milk can be an excellent source of nutrition for calves if managed correctly. Some of the most common questions…READ MORE ›

Managing cattle on self-feeders

By Garrett Preedy, M.S., Jun 09, 2020

Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize performance and economics. However…READ MORE ›