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Best Practices for Managing 4 Types of Forage

Capitalize on your forage management to optimize cattle nutrition.

Apr 28, 2022
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Mix it Right!

Young animals not nursing their mothers are dependent on milk replacer to provide the nutrition they need to survive and thrive. One of the most common milk replacer mistakes I see is i...

Jan 17, 2022
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Proper Storage Ensures Milk Replacer Quality

Proper storage of milk replacer can make a difference in the quality of product provided to young animals. Don't let a storage mishap decrease the nutritional value of your milk rep...

Jan 06, 2022
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Two Reasons to Feed Fall Fly Control

Dropping temperatures is also a welcome sign of the changing seasons for many reasons, falling fly populations being one of them! Continuing fly control practices in the fall may not se...

Sep 22, 2021
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Setting Up the Starter Pen

Starting cattle can be challenging. Fortunately there are several ways we can help cattle transition into the feedyard smoothly.   

Sep 15, 2021
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To Calve in the Spring or Fall?

What are the pros and cons of spring and fall caving? The Beef Cattle Institute gives a list of the top 5 differences in calving seasons that Tara Ellerman elaborates on!

Sep 09, 2021
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3 Tips to Prepare for Fall Calving Season

Sucessful fall calving seasons start with summer preparation! Read these 3 tips to prepare your operation for calving this fall!

Jul 05, 2021
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Cattle Do Not Like Hot Bunks

Hot temperatures, moisture in feeds, and readily available nutrients are all ingredients that make TMRs the perfect environment for microbial growth and spoilage in summer time.

Jun 14, 2021
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