Fall Cow-Calf Management Reminders: October • Beginning in late October or November, provide supplemental feed for bulls on dry grass according to age and condition. • Evaluate cows’ body condition score (BCS) at weaning. Develop winter nutrition program to have cows at a BCS of six at calving to enhance...
December marks the beginning of winter, which also means that it’s the perfect time to start thinking about supplementing your livestock’s diet. As temperatures drop, animals can struggle to maintain their weight, and their bodies require more energy to keep warm. This time of year, it’s crucial to make sure...
Cattle Tub and block supplements are a good way to supplement when forage is poor. Supporting cattle’s nutrient needs as forage quality declines is a must. But how can you accomplish this in an efficient, easy-to-manage way? Cattle Tub and block supplements are a great option to keep cattle performing...
Evaluate your herd health protocol to determine if your cattle are set up for success, or if a foundational element is missing. Did you know, nutrition can impact the effectiveness of health protocols, including vaccinations and dewormers? It’s true. In fact, it’s often said that without quality nutrition, there’s no...
By Kent Tjardes If you’re a kid at the swimming pool, the heat of summer can be delightful. But for cattle, summer heat can be dangerous, even deadly. “Heat stress in cattle is not something to be taken lightly,” says Kent Tjardes, Ph.D. and cattle consultant with Purina Animal...
Introducing Purina starter cattle feeds, now with RX3™ Immune Support Technology. It’s a research-proven to prime calves’ immune systems and optimizes their response to stress and respiratory challenges. A new generation of calf nutrition. First comes stress, then comes reduced disease resistance and calf health challenges. But, it doesn’t have...
Winter feeding programs are essential to all cattle operations. Offering winter cattle supplements like cubes and mineral tubs can offer nutrition cattle lack during the cold months due to the lack of natural forage. Supplementation can support the body score and help sustain pregnancy rate of cattle. Here at Pasturas...
Make the most of calf development during cow gestation. When you think of the first moments of a calf’s life, you might picture a newborn calf vigorously nursing a healthy mama cow. You probably don’t think of that calf in utero. But a calf’s lifetime performance can hinge on the...
By Kent Tjardes If you’re using a mineral form of fly control, like Wind and Rain Storm Fly Control Mineral, consistent intake is key. Calculate consumption to know if cattle are eating enough mineral to control the flies. Aim to hit the target intake listen on your feed tag. Target...
By Christina Hayes We focus on balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but we tend to overlook water. Every physiological process involves water, and it’s requirement for cattle performance. Here are some quick water tips: Water quality and quantity can impact feed intake. Limited access to water...
