Tackling Whole Cottonseed Transportation BarriersBy Naomi MortensenAbout half of the whole cottonseed produced each year is sold to feed livestock. Cattle nutritionists recommend incorporating whole cottonseed into rations because of its combination of protein, fat and fiber1 that supports muscle development,...
Dr. Aimee Hafla1, Dr. David Jones1, Collin Swanton2 1Agri-King, Inc., Fulton, IL, 2Northeast High School, Goose Lake, IAStrategic nutritional support during weaning and receiving can go a long way to bolster immunity and improve performance during one of the most stressful times in a calf’s life. Poor...
Just Fill Shake and FeedOxford Ag’s Calf Health Solutions in the Patented Perfect Udder® Feeding System Make it Easy to Give’em the GOOD StuffBy Steve WeismanIt’s 2:30am and one of your heifers just delivered her first calf. This newborn must learn how to use muscles it has never stretched,...
By Steve WeismanIt’s 2:30am and one of your heifers just delivered her first calf. This newborn must learn how to use muscles it has never stretched, breathe air into lungs that have never before expanded, and by instinct alone, find its first meal - quickly. The mother has been preparing this meal for the...
Best Book of 2014: The Big Fat SurpriseIn the New York Times-bestselling book, investigative journalist Nina Teicholz upends the conventional wisdom about fats with the groundbreaking claim that more, not less, dietary fat — including saturated fat — is what leads to better health, wellness, and fitness....
Flies are notorious nuisance and public health pests because they have the ability to transmit serious pathogens to both humans and animals. These flies typically occur and breed in a variety of filthy areas, including manure, soiled bedding, spilled feed, garbage and other types of organic matter. One pound of manure...
We here at the American Cattlemen have posted this article to inform you of "Great Debate" This story is brought to you by Alltech. Lexington, KENTUCKY] – Alltech has announced it will hold a 2nd annual industry ‘Great Debate’, as part of its 25th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium, taking place in...
This Issue Brings You:Strategic Bull SelectionSummer Fly Control in Cow-Calf HerdsAltosid® IGR Effectively controls horn fly poplulationsSix Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary FencesThioSolv will Guide...
This Issue Brings You:Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock FarmingParasites and the Beef HerdCow Health for Breeding – Have them Ready to BreedSpring Pond Management TipsThe Surprising Impact of...
This Issue Brings You:Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef CattleThe Changing Tides of Hay ProcessingCattle Scales and Weighing EquipmentWeighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing SystemsRE-COVR: Making A...
This Issue Brings You:Fencing Options for Beef CattleThe Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and BeyondA Commitment To ExcellenceBeef Cow Nutrition Before and After CalvingYou Need to Protect your Ranching...