ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), has issued a recall for specific pelleted animal feed products due to potential mineral imbalances that could pose risks to cattle. Some products may contain elevated levels of copper, while...
Proper nutrition is essential for market steers to reach their full potential in show competitions. A well-balanced diet that includes adequate protein, energy, and minerals supports optimal growth, muscle development, and appropriate fat cover for show day. This guide...
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), in partnership with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), has released a new report detailing the feed consumption of major U.S. livestock, poultry,...
As the cattle cycle experiences an upturn, producers should take advantage of this period to implement cost-effective and efficient feeding strategies. Given that feed expenses account for up to 70% of an operation’s annual costs, optimizing feed utilization is...
Source: OMAFRA
Corn stover can provide a low cost feed source for mid-gestation beef cows. The energy in a cornfield is half in the grain and half in the stover or plant material. Once the crop is harvested, half the...
Source: American Feed Industry Association news release
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) recently initiated a research project to analyze the potential impacts that vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions could have on livestock health and food...
Fusarium mold thrives in cool, humid conditions—temperatures of 69°F or lower and relative humidity above 70%. Among Fusarium species, Fusarium graminearum is notably responsible for producing vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), and is a leading cause of gibberella...
Introduction
(Photo: Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension)
Minerals are an important piece to the cattle herd nutrition puzzle. Supplementation method is important to examine, as mineral supplementation is another cost in maintaining a herd. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of pre-made...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Formulating a diet for beef cattle and feeding a balanced ration are keys to having a successful beef operation. However, diet formulation does not always seem straightforward. There are numerous feed ingredients possible for cattle diets...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Sample rations for mature, 1,300 lb cows, in good body condition, and in different stages of production are shown below. These rations are meant as guidelines only. They should not replace feed analysis...
