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Posts Tagged: beef nutrition

The Seasonal Quality of Pasture

By Grace Thomas, M.Agr.Sc. P.A.S. The temperate climate in Ireland and the United Kingdom leads to ideal conditions for pasture growth. Due to this, pasture and pasture-based forages make up a large proportion of dairy cow and beef cattle rations. With 95% of Irish dairy cows(1) receiving pasture or grass silage in their diet, and […]

What’s New with Mycotoxin Concentrations in Forages?

By Dr. James C. Coomer, Ph.D., PAS Mycotoxins seem to be discussed everywhere in livestock nutrition press these days and it appears mycotoxins are an inevitable part of nutrition now and into the foreseeable future. DSM recently released their December mycotoxin survey, including their corn mycotoxin survey results for 2023. The survey of 123 corn […]

Impact of Energy in Diets on Newly-Received Calves

By Dr. Adrian Baker, Ph.D. Managing new cattle is challenging and the receiving period can have long-term implications on future health and growth during the finishing phase (Wilson et al., 2017). High-risk calves may have been exposed to stressors like commingling at auctions and transportation stress, including extended periods without feed and water (Arthington et […]

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Transition Cows: Nutrition and Inflammation

By Dr. Dave Jones, Ph.D., P.A.S There are two sides to transition cows, the pre-fresh and post-fresh periods.  Leading up to, and during, the pre-fresh period many things need to be accomplished by those who manage the cows and the cows themselves.  This would include: Period Before Calving Crucial As cows approach their calving date, […]

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Analyze Your Mineral Program

By Dr. Aimee N. Hafla, Ph.D., P.A.S. As we get closer to spring and begin to think about green grass and grazing cattle, it is a good time to evaluate your mineral program. It takes more than just energy and protein to ensure optimal health and performance of beef cattle. Vitamins and minerals are required […]