Iodine is an important trace mineral that is involved in energy metabolism and other physiological functions. Very little data is available on the iodine content of forages and other feeds. …
Read more “Iodine Requirements and Supplementation in Beef Cows”
Milk production has a significant impact on cow nutrient requirements and thus feeding and supplementation strategies. In beef cows, milk production increases from birth to about 60 days after calving. …
Read more “How Milk Production Shapes Nutrient Needs in Beef Cows”
Have you ever found a container of something in a barn and not been sure what it was? Items on a farm or ranch should never be stored in unmarked …
Cool-season annual forages like ryegrass, wheat, and oats are often planted to provide high-quality grazing. These forages require nitrogen fertilizer applied at the right time in the right amounts to …
Hay probes should be used when collecting samples to determine hay quality. Hay probes come in two main types, push type probes that are manually pushed into the bale or …
Read more “Understanding Hay Probes: Tools for Accurate Forage Testing”
When giving injections it is critical to make sure needles stay clean and sharp. Regardless of which brand or type of hub (e.g. plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.), needles should …
A preventative herd health plan includes vaccination, biosecurity, proper nutrition, parasite management, and understanding common routes of pathogen exposure. Clostridial spores that cause black leg, red water, and other clostridial …
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium also referred to as N, P, and K are primary nutrients plants need for growth. Grasses require much more nitrogen and potassium than they do phosphorus. …
A good hay test is critical to designing an appropriate and cost effective winter supplementation plan. When possible, it is good to wait at least 6 to 8 weeks after …
Grasshoppers and armyworms are forage insect pests that many producers deal with. Before purchasing products to treat these pests it is important to always read and follow label directions to …