Undoubtedly, 2022 has had its fair share of challenges thus far. High input prices likely led to fewer hay acres being fertilized, which with the added pressure of drought, can lead to lower quality and quantity of stored forages...
Source: University of Missouri, C. Tim Schnakenberg
With a shortage of standing forage for cattle and the low availability of hay, it is more important than ever this winter to reduce waste when feeding hay.
Hay waste is normal, but it can...
Part of ‘battening down the hatches’ in the face of global disruptions, rising costs
Taking steps to mitigate mycotoxins and other contaminants in feed is a top priority post-harvest 2022, as feed mills and livestock farmers seek to get the...
Source: Michigan State University Extension, Jerad Jaborek
Your eyes may be tricking you into believing whole shelled corn digestion is inefficient.
Can cattle digest whole shelled corn? To answer this question, we must first have a basic understanding of corn kernel...
Fueling new strategies for success for farmers and industry
Advances in feed technology are accelerating Asia’s transition to more efficient and sustainable livestock agriculture – opening new pathways to higher profitability for local farmers and industry.
The latest progress is showcased...
Source: Oklahoma State University
By Paul Beck, David Lalman
Rural landowners often are interested in raising livestock to slaughter for personal consumption, local marketing or for normal commodity markets. Advantages to raising your own beef include having control over calf quality...
Resiliency of Asia Pacific region supported by new innovations in feed technology
New solutions and strategies for ‘stacking technologies’ are set to open new doors of opportunity for livestock industries across the Asia Pacific region.
The latest innovations are showcased at...
Source: American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) news release
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) urges the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to keep pace with advances in animal nutrition by modernizing its regulatory policy that currently...
Source: University of Queensland
A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry simultaneously reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting demand for meat.
The team assessed the economic and...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
The primary objective of backgrounding is to ensure optimal growth and development of the muscle and frame of the calf, while avoiding excess fat deposition.
After taking an inventory of resources, including feed, labour and cash reserves,...