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The Basics of Mineral Nutrition Most beef cattle producers recognize that mineral nutrition is important. However, a mineral program is only one component of an operation’s nutrition and management plan. |
Handling Liquid Nitrogen Tanks Understanding more about liquid nitrogen and its properties will reduce complacency and help prevent accidents. |
To overcome the inability to pass antibodies to the calf before birth, the bovine dam secretes large amounts of antibodies into her colostrum. |
Preparing for the Calving Season The target body condition for first calf heifers at calving is 5.5 to 6 and 5 to 5.5 for mature cows. Prior to calving, you should develop a sound vaccination program to prepare the cow to produce high quality colostrum. |
Preparing for Winter Weather Extremes When cold stress occurs, feeding cattle late in the day can help cattle cope with night-time temperature declines as the heat of fermentation in the rumen will peak about 6 hours after consumption. |