Minnesota Nutrition Conference scheduled for September
Current research, updated nutritional information, and societal concerns of animal nutrition is focus of 76th annual Minnesota Nutrition Conference.
View ArticleCollecting forage samples
Knowing what is in your livestock’s forage is an integral part of knowing what your livestock is eating, and whether its nutritional needs are being met. Forage should make up the basis of most beef...
View ArticleMeat of the Matter: Pets vs. people
Cats and dogs are valued members of millions of households — as are children, one would assume. Yet the contrasts between how each are collectively nourished are stark.
View ArticleResearchers say eat more animal protein
As animal protein gains favor in consumers' eyes, research projects are helping to show the potential for beef and other animal-based proteins to improve health.
View ArticleMeat of the Matter: I can’t believe it’s the butter!
Yet another deep dive into the massive database of the nation’s largest dietary recall study attempts to sell the notion losing a bit of butter a day keeps the cardiologist away.
View ArticleOn Your Mark: Getting calves off to a great start
Feeding calves and the 100-yard dash share one thing in common; in both instances it is nearly impossible to start poorly and expect to win. During the initial 6 weeks on feed calves must successfully...
View ArticleProtein satisfies
Evidence keeps building that adequate animal protein in each meal satisfies hunger and decreases body weight.
View ArticleEliminating ‘food deserts’ only a small step toward healthier habits
With 37,716 supermarkets to choose from in the U.S., shopping for groceries is a breeze for most consumers. They can pick up a gallon of milk at the convenience store; do the weekly shopping at their...
View ArticleNovus secures key intermediate plant for ALIMET production
Novus International, Inc. announced this week that it has acquired the Methylmercaptopropanal (MMP) plant from Union Carbide Corporation, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, in St. Charles...
View ArticlePlans set for Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium
The 27th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium will be held at the Best Western Gateway Grand, Gainesville, Florida on February 15 to February 17, 2016.
View ArticleStocker supplementation decisions affect profits
There are three main types of nutritional supplementation that are often discussed in regard to stocker cattle grazing wheat pasture: 1) minerals, 2) ionophores and 3) energy feeds.
View ArticleCow-calf operations benefit from timely BCS evaluation
A cow's reproductive performance is measured by her ability to conceive, deliver and "mother" a calf to weaning every 365 days. In a commercial cow-calf operation, this is the primary factor affecting...
View ArticleLand O’Lakes Inc. launches nutritional additives focus in animal feed
PMI Nutritional Additives to focus on nutrient utilization and gut health and integrity in livestock
View ArticleAlltech launches EPNIX feedlot program at NCBA
Global animal health leader Alltech is launching a new feeding program that aims to give their cattle customers a competitive advantage in the feedyard.
View ArticleCalving Tips: Increased energy management is crucial
Most spring-calving beef cows are now in their third trimester, or they will be calving soon in late January or February. Since these months also tend to bring on the most volatile and extreme cold...
View ArticleCan you "make" a cow deliver better colostrum?
Cattle producers and veterinarians are aware of the large body of evidence clearly pointing to the benefits of colostrum for baby calves. As such, much attention has been given to the “intake side” of...
View ArticleTrace minerals for pregnant cows
During this week’s Cattlemen’s College session at the Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, Reinaldo Cooke, PhD, Oregon State University, outlined how trace mineral supplementation in gestating...
View ArticleCow-nutrition basics
During the recent Cattlemen’s College at the Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, Clay Mathis, PhD, director and endowed chair at Texas A&M’s, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management,...
View ArticleMonitor BCS for cow fertility
During the recent Cattlemen’s College at the Cattle Industry Convention, University of Florida animal scientist Cliff Lamb, PhD, discussed the close connection between nutrition and reproductive...
View ArticleLearning the fundamentals of animal nutrition
Kansas State University’s IGP Institute to offer five-week distance professional development course.
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