Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Alfredo DiCostanzo, Extension animal scientist
Quick facts
Distillers grains have 25 to 35 percent protein dry matter content.
Always check and adjust sulfur content in the diet to avoid poor performance.
Be prepared to store distillers...
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reminds anyone involved in handling or transporting animals to take appropriate measures to protect animals from extreme temperatures.
Every person transporting animals by any means in Canada is legally obligated...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Rations for finishing beef cattle are high energy rations designed to put gain on as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Beef cattle on finishing or full feed rations are typically allowed to eat...
Source: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
This factsheet looks at ways that feedlot operations can reduce the dust that can cause animal health and performance issues.
Feedlot pen dust is the result of dry, un-compacted manure, including bedding and soil, being pulverized...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Hugh Chester-Jones, professor, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Sciences and Alfredo DiCostanzo, Extension animal scientist
Quick facts
Vaccinate, deworm, implant, eartag and weigh cattle within 72 hours from arrival.
Use and clean receiving and...
Source: Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund
Project Title:
Determination of energy content and utilization of feedlot ingredients using NIRS
Researchers:
Raylene Boehmer, Senior Nutritionist, Hi-Pro Feeds, LethbridgeRaylene.Boehmer@Hiprofeeds.com
Darryl Gibb PhD, Hi-Pro Feeds, Mary-Lou Swift, PhD. (Alberta Agriculture and Hi-Pro Feeds, Lethbridge and Co-operating Feedlots –...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle Section 3.3.3
Nutritional disorders associated with high energy feeding include acidosis (grain overload), liver abscesses, and laminitis. In most cases, acidosis is the...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Monitoring starch digestion in feedlot cattle is an important aspect of assessing feed utilization efficiency, managing input costs, and gaining a better understanding of cattle performance and health. While feed efficiency...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Ideally, all calves entering a feedlot should be low risk and preconditioned.
Getting newly arrived animals to eat and preventing diarrhea will improve their health.
Reducing stress and preconditioning calves can prevent respiratory diseases.
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Source: Canadian Cattlemen's Association
The goal of people handling cattle (handlers) is to minimize the stress on their herds. Prolonged stress can make an animal prone to illness. Handlers have a unique appreciation for cattle; they understand the behaviour and...
