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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 ›
Dairy Calf
Calf Success: Why high-quality water matters
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Often overlooked, water is the most important nutrient for dairy calves. It is required…READ MORE ›

Cows at creep feeder
The many benefits of adding yeast cultures to creep feeds
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
There are several opportunities to increase both feed efficiency and weight gain with…READ MORE ›

Dry Cow
The importance of protein in dry cow diets
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Significant advances in dry cow nutrition have been made in the last 20 years. Most…READ MORE ›

Cow with newborn calf
Managing free-choice mineral intake
By ,
The “corner post” of any cow nutrition program should be a year-round mineral program.…READ MORE ›

New Year
New Year's resolutions for 2018 and beyond
By ,
For the professional livestock producer, the beginning of a new year is a time to set new…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Enhancing herd profitability through the evaluation of milk fatty acids
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Producing more milkfat and protein is a sure way to enhance herd profitability. And, the…READ MORE ›

Cows in field
Increasing income when selling cull females
By Twig Marston, Ph.D.,
By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Hubbard Feeds Beef Nutritionist Whether you subscribe to culling…READ MORE ›

Leavenworth Research Facility
New swine research facility promises valuable industry insights
By Lori Stevermer,
The strategically developed Leavenworth Livestock Research Center has been two years in…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Managing and driving dry matter intake
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
The summer heat is gone, and we are well on our way to the cooler months of the year.…READ MORE ›