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Evaluate Whether Phosphorus Supplementation Is Needed
Evaluate Whether Phosphorus Supplementation Is Needed

The mineral is important for all energy needs, metabolism, bone growth and fertility. In some areas, pasture can provide sufficient amounts and reduce the need for supplementation, according to recent research.

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Melatonin Improves Growth Performance, Research Suggests
Melatonin Improves Growth Performance, Research Suggests

An Arkansas scientist has shown that a common and inexpensive hormone additive may mitigate the ill effects on growth performance of calves born to cows grazed on endophyte-infected fescue pastures during gestation.

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Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers
Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers

Cattle grazing pastures with high soil-test phosphorus may be getting enough of the nutrient from the grass to eliminate the need for a phosphorus feed additive.

Fred Miller