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Winter to-do list for cattlemen

12.13.18 by Twig Marston, Ph.D.

Winter nutrition and management has many focal points but there are a few management decisions all cattle producers should place on their “to do” list. Read More

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Mycotoxins: Staying ahead of the threat

11.28.18 by Angie Manthey, Ph.D.

The 2018 corn silage harvest is complete and corn harvest is now in full swing. However, the weather this year has presented some challenges. Read More

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A video guideline to daily pig observations and nursery pig care

11.27.18 by Jamie Pietig, M.S.

Daily pig care should focus on four areas: feed, water, environment and animal care. Read More

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Calf Success: Cold weather strategies for raising healthy calves

10.25.18 by Ellan Dufour

Do you feel prepared to raise calves during the winter season? Read More

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The pros and cons of supplementing with distiller’s grains

10.17.18 by Cadra Van Bibber-Krueger, Ph.D.

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about protein and energy supplementation again. Read More

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Expect more from your manure

10.11.18 by Lori Stevermer

While manure is a by-product of animal production, high quality manure doesn’t just happen, it takes a bit of work and expertise. Read More

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Raising pigs: Balancing affordability and productivity

9.18.18 by Stewart Galloway, Ph.D.

It’s been a tough time for pig farmers lately, with low hog markets — and even tougher for those farmers who have experienced increased death loss and reproductive problems from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and other diseases. Read More

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Increased productivity and performance through organic trace mineral nutrition

9.13.18 by Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Trace mineral nutrition and its application in dairy rations continues to receive significant attention through research and its implementation in the field. Read More

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Fall herd management for increased profitability

8.15.18 by Butch Whitman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN

Profitability of cow-calf operations is largely determined by cow reproductive performance. Calf crop percentage and average weaning weight are primary factors influencing both total income and cost of production. Read More

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Battle of the sexes

7.27.18 by Lori Stevermer

To further refine and more closely match the growing pig’s nutrient requirements, producers can also implement split-sex feeding in conjunction with phase feeding. Read More

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Winter to-do list for cattlemen

Mycotoxins: Staying ahead of the threat

A video guideline to daily pig observations and nursery pig care

Calf Success: Cold weather strategies for raising healthy calves

The pros and cons of supplementing with distiller’s grains

Expect more from your manure

Raising pigs: Balancing affordability and productivity

Increased productivity and performance through organic trace mineral nutrition

Fall herd management for increased profitability

Battle of the sexes

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Angie Manthey, Ph.D.

Bruce Ziegler

Butch Whitman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN

Cadra Van Bibber-Krueger, Ph.D.

Daniel Herold, Ph.D.

Dr. Ed Bonnette

Ellan Dufour

Ernie Hansen, M.S.

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Jamie Pietig, M.S.

Jeff Harding

Jon Pretz, Ph.D.

Lori Stevermer

Sharlie Hansen, M.S.

Stewart Galloway, Ph.D.

Todd Owens, M.S., P.A.S.

Twig Marston, Ph.D.

Tyler Melroe, M.S.