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Sow mortality: The hidden consequences
My first experience in pig farming was in Brazil. That is my bias. I needed to come to the U.S. to experience the impact of PRRS on a swine farm. I was horrified with how much damage a nasty strain can cause...READ MORE ›
Feedlot Cattle
Understanding beef implants
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Growth-promoting implants have been used in the beef cattle industry for decades. They…READ MORE ›

Peas in a field
Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations
By Ben Jensen,
Co-author: Jon Pretz, Ph.D., dairy nutritionist In many parts of the U.S., small-…READ MORE ›

piglet
Meeting customer needs during challenging times
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Pork producers face new challenges every day — and often several at the same time. Before…READ MORE ›

Dairy cows
Management and nutrition strategies to set heifers up for future lactation success
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Raising replacement heifers represents a significant investment, accounting for roughly…READ MORE ›

Rabbit
Let me stress this…
By Dr. Ed Bonnette,
Stress. Even the word makes my blood pressure go up a few points. But it is such a “wishy…READ MORE ›

Calf in stalls
Calf Success: Feeding whole milk to calves: Is this option right for you?
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Whole milk can be an excellent source of nutrition for calves if managed correctly. Some…READ MORE ›

Feedlot Cattle
Managing cattle on self-feeders
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Most cattle are fed total mixed rations (TMR) or grain supplements daily to optimize…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Nutrition management considerations for summer heat
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
It is well-documented that summer heat can have both short-term and long-term impacts on…READ MORE ›

Nursery Pigs
POWERSTART Solo and the impact of feed budgeting on performance
By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D.,
POWERSTART™ Solo is a single-phase diet designed to be fed from weaning until 25 pounds…READ MORE ›