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Dairy producers frequently add clay as a feed supplement to reduce the symptoms of aflatoxin and subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in lactating cows.

A pending trade agreement between the US and the EU would give the US 50% of the EU’s imported beef. 

Cow-calf producers know that a dam’s body condition during late gestation and through early lactation has long-term and economically significant impacts on cow and calf performance.

​​​​​​​Grazing on harvested corn fields provides a fall and winter management option for cattle owners and an income opportunity for landowners.

Body condition is categorized by a scoring system based on “1” being very emaciated and “9” is extremely obese. Most commercial range cows will be in the middle three scores of 4, 5, and 6.

As consumers demand reduced antibiotic use in livestock production, researchers say the answer lies in animal nutrition.

As consumers demand reduced antibiotic use in livestock production, researchers say the answer lies in animal nutrition.

While cattle may be comfortable eating a rich diet once a day, their rumen microbes thrive on a different schedule.

Using high-tech tools, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their cooperators have taken a deep dive into the microbial "soup" of the cow's rumen.

Presentations highlight advancements in rapidly growing nutritional health category for animals.

Less salad, more carbs and proteins. That’s how cow diets are likely to shift as farmers try to keep animals well fed amid a Midwest shortage in hay and other forages.

Spring, summer and fall typically mean higher humidity and fluctuating temperatures. Milk replacer should be stored in areas with controlled temperature and humidity to prevent spoilage.

In the coming months feed cost and availability will be a challenge. One opportunity livestock producers can use to get ahead is to store wet or modified distiller’s grains now to be fed at a later date.

In the coming months feed cost and availability will be a challenge. One opportunity livestock producers can use to get ahead is to store wet or modified distiller’s grains now to be fed at a later date.

Providing concentrate to cows in box robots offers challenges and opportunities to optimize production.

Scientists at the University of Alberta have identified 19 genes that could serve as key markers for feed efficiency in cattle.

As understanding of the cattle microbiome improves, dairies can benefit from strategic use of probiotics and microbial management.

Stay on top of the progress of your corn crop to be ready for the impact an early frost will have on corn silage harvest.

Late planting dates will impact quality and digestibility.

Dietary Cation-Anion Difference diets have been a component of a strong dry-cow program for generations, to optimize blood calcium levels following calving to maximize their herd’s health and milk production.