or errors in feed mixing resulting in excessive concentrations in the diets of cattle. The ionophores approved for use in cattle include monensin (Rumensin®), lasalocid (Bovatec®) and laidlomycin ...

offers convenience and, more importantly, passive immunity for newborn calves. “It’s so easy and simple. You grab a package, mix it up and feed it,” says Mark Brown, who milks 60 cows near Dodgeville, ...

Only 50 percent of the 2,832 pounds is available for the animal; the rest is trampled or lost in weathering. Thus, 1416 pounds of dry matter husk and leaf per acre are available as feed. A 1300-pound ...

We aim to feed dairy cattle consistent diets so that every mouthful of feed has a similar nutrient composition. We are exploring the use of image analysis of feed during the mixing process to evaluate ...

Glacier FarmMedia - Although total mixed ration mixers have historically been popular on dairy farms, they are also becoming more common on beef ...

The Nebraska Extension will host a webinar entitled Drylot Feeding Cow-calf Pairs in the Spring and Summer of 2025 on Monday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. MT. Drought continues in Nebraska in the western and ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Precise feed rations are critical to maintaining a healthy cattle herd in the most efficient way possible. Slick bunk management is the process of prescribing the appropriate ...

Planting other forage species between corn rows might offer better feed than corn grazing alone, but there are challenges to ...

Feeding cattle can be a labor intensive process, and research at Central Grasslands Research Extension Center in Streeter, North Dakota, provides some guidance on practices that can ease the time ...

Aiming to achieve peak feed intake post-calving starts with proper care during the dry period and continues with accurate and targeted nutrition after the cow has calved. This peak intake in a ...