Supplemental Feeding
When forage or hay quality is low it is important to supplement cattle to maintain performance and good immune function. Energy (commonly reported as TDN) and protein are the first …
When forage or hay quality is low it is important to supplement cattle to maintain performance and good immune function. Energy (commonly reported as TDN) and protein are the first …
Weaning is an important practice for cow-calf producers to increase calf value and performance going forward. When done correctly on the ranch, sickness in calves is very uncommon during the …
Horn flies create both cattle welfare and economic challenges. Piperonyl butoxide is a synergist that is included in some pyrethroid formulations. It inhibits the breakdown of the active ingredient and …
It is important to follow BQA principles and label directions when giving injections. Subcutaneous injections (i.e., under the skin) should be given in either the neck or elbow pocket. All …
Hair shedding in cattle is important because it allows cattle to better handle hot and humid conditions. Hair shedding is a moderately heritable and thus some breed associations are collecting …
Fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer is a key part of a forage management plan for many producers. If nitrogen fertilizer applications are reduced because of price concerns or other reasons it …