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Stepping up the energy for newly weaned calves

By John McKinnon January 8, 2015

In the September issue we discussed formulating rations for backgrounding cattle and focused on the importance of targeting performance. The take-home message is, if one wants to target a specific rate of gain regardless of the class of cattle you are feeding, a nutrition program needs to be developed that meets the nutrient requirements of […] Read more

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Livestock, Nutrition

Are mycotoxins hiding in your feed supply?

By John McKinnon December 10, 2014

When it comes to feed quality, we usually think in terms of nutritional properties such as energy, protein or mineral content. There are, however, other feed characteristics that have an impact on quality, one of which is mycotoxin contamination. Depending on crop type, environment, location, harvest and storage management, there are a wide variety of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Vet advice

Brood cow nutrition part of fall planning

By Dr. Ron Clarke November 12, 2014

The best indicator we have for assessing the nutritional status of beef cows is body condition and all measures of production are tied to this. Thin cows produce poorer-quality colostrum, have weaker calves, wean lighter calves and are less likely to breed back in the first 21 days of the breeding season producing more open […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

The full cost of pink eye in cattle

Cure the pain as well as the losses 

By Dr. Ron Clarke November 7, 2014

Pink eye or, more properly, infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), ranks high on the list of most expensive cattle health issues. The impact in lost weight gain alone is substantial. For pre-weaned calves, pinkeye is the second most costly disease, behind scours. One study showed a 17 pound (lb.) loss when one eye was affected and […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Nutrition

Achieving performance in cattle backgrounding programs

Set realistic targets and implement a feeding program that achieves your goals

By John McKinnon October 15, 2014

As we move into fall, many of you will be planning feeding programs for weaned calves. With today’s high prices, managing market volatility is an ongoing concern, particularly for the smaller feeder. In some cases, producers have entered into forward contracts or custom feeding agreements with larger feeding companies, the latter typically based on a […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Research

Ergot – low levels cause big problems

By Reynold Bergen August 20, 2014

Ergot develops when a fungus called Claviceps purpurea infects susceptible grass and grain plants during flowering. Rye is the most susceptible annual crop, followed by triticale, then wheat. Barley and oats are less susceptible but not completely resistant. Ergot is not a concern in corn but it can infect a number of perennial grasses. Cool, […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock

Study: Zilmax shows no harmful effect on cattle

Key findings released by University of Nebraska-Lincoln and USDA Agricultural Research Service

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln July 16, 2014

University of Nebraska-Lincoln – The cattle feed additive Zilmax has no noticeable detrimental effect on cattle health or well-being, according to research by scientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The study was undertaken after Zilmax’s maker, Merck Animal Health, temporarily suspended sales of the additive last year when […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Hunting for Johne’s Disease in Saskatchewan

By Heather Smith Thomas July 15, 2014

Johne’s is a sneaky disease you won’t notice until it is already well established in a herd but a group in Saskatchewan Agriculture is attempting to bring it out into the open. The catch is they can’t do it alone. They need help. Wendy Wilkins, DVM, PhD, with Saskatchewan Agriculture, says the Provincial Johne’s Screening […] Read more

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Stepping up the energy for newly weaned calves

Are mycotoxins hiding in your feed supply?

Brood cow nutrition part of fall planning

The full cost of pink eye in cattle

Achieving performance in cattle backgrounding programs

Ergot – low levels cause big problems

Study: Zilmax shows no harmful effect on cattle

Hunting for Johne’s Disease in Saskatchewan

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