Dr. Bents with family and baby pig

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Farrowing barn tips for more pigs
Jan 18, 2021
At Hubbard Feeds, we get to work with a wide variety of producers across the country. From large integrators to small family farms and from commercial pig farms to show pig herds, there are many ways to raise a healthy, productive pig. ..READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
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 ›
Peas in a field
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 ›
piglet
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 ›
Dairy cows
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 ›
Rabbit
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 in stalls
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 ›
Feedlot Cattle
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 ›
Dairy Cows
Nutrition management considerations for summer heat
By Jon Pretz, PH.D., May 27, 2020
It is well-documented that summer heat can have both short-term and long-term impacts on the production potential of…READ MORE ›
Nursery Pigs
POWERSTART Solo and the impact of feed budgeting on performance
By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D., May 18, 2020
POWERSTART™ Solo is a single-phase diet designed to be fed from weaning until 25 pounds of body weight. It was…READ MORE ›