Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for reproduction and several metabolic functions. Requirements for vitamin A are generally met from green growing forages. During drought conditions it …
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Adequate intake of energy and protein are the most important for cattle performance and health. Meeting mineral requirements is also important. Providing cattle access to a complete, balanced mineral supplement …
Calving ease is influenced by several factors: age, heifer development, genetics (sire and dam), nutrition during the 3rd trimester, calf presentation at delivery, temperature and time of year, and other …
Whenever the label permits, injections should be given subcutaneously. However, some products are labeled for intramuscular use only and should be given in the neck (this includes estrous synchronization products). …
Poultry litter and livestock manure can be lower cost sources of phosphorus and potassium for pastures or hayfields that are low in these nutrients and not excessive in zinc, copper, …
Three primary factors that affect forage quality include species, maturity, and temperature. As a general rule, annual forages will be higher in quality than perennial forages and cool-season forages will …
Cutting hay at the desired maturity is critical to produce high quality hay. As the crop gets more mature the TDN decreases. Unfortunately, due to rainy conditions, availability of custom …
Unfortunately, some calves are lost at birth. In these situations, producers sometimes consider purchasing a calf to graft onto the cow for her to raise. When a calf is purchased …
For most operations the ability to do some rotational grazing is beneficial. With a rotation system cattle can be kept out of certain fields so they can be cut for …
