Source: University of Illinois Extension, Travis Meteer, Extension Educator, Commercial Agriculture
Why would my cows be open?
Open cows are simply a fact of the cattle business. Managing to achieve a 100% pregnancy rate is simply not cost effective, nor should...
In many parts of western Canada this year, rain came early and made for a solid grass year. Unfortunately, the rest of the summer brought mostly extreme heat with little moisture other than a handful of storms that brought...
Source: Beef Improvement Federation
by Lauren Gatz, Beef Improvement Federation intern
How balancing production cost control and efficiency can change your operation
“Improving production or output is important, but in most publications, controlling costs trumps increasing output.” said Dave Lalman, Oklahoma State...
Hubbard Feeds, an Alltech company, has introduced Recharge®, an innovative solution for beef cattle designed to optimize intake, enhance performance, and increase profitability. Recharge utilizes advanced nutritional technologies that promote cattle well-being and support performance during challenging periods. This...
Source: South Dakota State University
Author: Warren Rusche, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist
Additional Authors: Julie Walker
Weather conditions in South Dakota and the Great Plains occasionally cause problems with plant diseases and crop quality. In the case of...
Source: OMAFRA
With the recent push towards lighter carcasses, more marbling and earlier slaughter, the role of high grain-corn diets has been reinforced. In some cases diets of whole corn plus supplement are fed for 90 to 100 days (no...
Alltech, a global leader in agriculture and animal nutrition, is set to become the primary importer and distributor of Agolin® products in the United States and Canada, effective May 1, 2024. Agolin® offers high-quality essential oil blends scientifically proven...
Feed additives are added to beef cattle diets with goals such as improving health and performance or reducing antibiotic use and greenhouse gas emissions. There are medicated feed additives, including antimicrobials, anti-coccidials, and antiparasitics, with many requiring a Veterinary...
Phibro Animal Health Corporation’s recent agreement with Zoetis Inc. marks a significant development in the animal health sector. Under the terms of the deal, Phibro will acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio and certain water soluble products...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Storing feed for livestock is essential in climates like Manitoba where a winter environment may make up half the year. Putting feed up and keeping it in good condition can be difficult, especially...
