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Calf Success: Cold-Weather Strategies for Raising Healthy Calves

Dec 06, 2023

The lower critical temperature of a young dairy calf is 50°F, which means that at temperatures below this benchmark, the calf’s energy requirement begins to increase in order to maintain core body temperature. As winter temperatures fall, a calf uses more energy for maintenance, resulting in less energy available for growth and immune function. ..READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Replacing valuable calf starter ingredients during times of availability and price volatility

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Jul 10, 2023

Inconsistent ingredient availability and global supply chain issues over the past few years have created difficulty in…READ MORE ›

Be on the lookout for pinkeye this summer

By Janna Block, Ph.D., Jun 05, 2023

Pinkeye is a significant health challenge that can affect cattle throughout the year but is of particular concern…READ MORE ›

What we’re learning in swine research and how it benefits you

By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D., May 18, 2023

At Hubbard Feeds, one of our main goals is to provide science-driven solutions to our customers. To achieve that, each…READ MORE ›

Summer fly preparations for your dairy

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., May 15, 2023

With the cooler temperatures we have been having in much of the upper Midwest, fly control may seem like the last thing…READ MORE ›

Bunk stability preparations

By Ben Jensen, Apr 25, 2023

A total mixed ration (TMR) diet has long been used to consistently offer a high-quality mix to ruminants. It allows…READ MORE ›

Proper nutrition is key to preventing grass tetany, milk fever, and pregnancy toxemia

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Apr 10, 2023

Calving season can sometimes have the unexpected and costly consequence of down cows. Milk fever, winter/grass tetany…READ MORE ›

Improving piglet performance with polyphenols

By Dr. Andrew Bents, Mar 21, 2023

Gut health in pigs continues to be a focus area for producers and veterinarians. Growing consumer concerns, along with…READ MORE ›

High-oleic soybeans: A protein consideration for lactating dairy cattle rations

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Mar 10, 2023

Incorporating soybeans and their byproducts into dairy cattle rations is a fairly common practice throughout the United…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Mitigating Young Calf Stressors

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Feb 26, 2023

What’s stressful to a young dairy calf? I think we all know the answer: almost everything. From the birthing process to…READ MORE ›