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...
Source: FCC, Leigh Anderson Senior Economist
The Canadian commercial feed market (for example, pelleted rations for cattle, dairy, hog and poultry) grew over 20% in 2022, reaching a record $11.5 billion in sales. Most of this growth was driven by increases in...
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Reduced feeding costs can increase profit
The significant costs associated with feeding the beef cow have a major impact on the size of the cow-calf sector. High land prices and decreased forage production have...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Author: Daniel M. Kniffen
The high cost of feed grains and many high-protein grains may make the use of urea as a protein source very cost-effective in many cattle diets. Several issues must be considered, though, to...
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...
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...
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: Source: Government of Saskatchewan
The nutrients contained in roughage are determined by their stage of maturity at harvest. Generally, the earlier the stage of harvest, the higher the energy and protein content will be. Digestibility and palatability will also be...
