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3 Keys to Winter Supplementation

There are many factors to consider when choosing a supplement, such as quality of forage, body condition score (BCS), weather and level of production.

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Are You Ready For Weaning?

Whether you are planning to early wean or stick to a traditional weaning period, making sure you are prepared can make a stressful time a little easier! Here are a few tips to prepare f...

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What To Do With High Nitrates?

Given the drought conditions in some locations this year, many producers may be asking themselves how to handle the annual forages they have standing in the field that may not have grow...

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Best Practices for Managing 4 Types of Forage

Capitalize on your forage management to optimize cattle nutrition.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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