Feed is one of the greatest costs of beef production and nutrition of the cattle influences all other aspects of production – reproduction, growth, lactation, and health. Additionally, the rumen makes cattle nutrition different than for monogastric livestock species, but the rumen allows the use of a variety of feedstuffs such that cattle can thrive on a wide range of diets. Nutrition articles address basic nutrition, specific nutrition situations, diet formulation and nutritional requirements of different classes of cattle.
Gain and health of receiving cattle given organic trace minerals
Forage sources and weaning methods for preconditioning calves
Replacing distillers grains with corn: Does it impact cattle performance?
Using fecal nutrient analysis to determine grazing cow supplementation
Rumen Degradable Protein with Distillers Grains: Is it Necessary?
Potential Use of Hemp Plant Material as Cattle Feed
Potential Feed Additive to Reduce Effects of Fescue Toxicosis
Meeting the Nutrient Requirements of Cows Through Patch-Burning
Hay Testing is Inexpensive Compared to the Cost of Open Cows
Should Self-fed Lick Tubs be used to Supplement Protein to Grazing Cattle?
Organic Mineral Sources can Improve Health and Performance of Stressed Calves
Maintaining or Gaining Weight Post-Calving is Essential to Minimize Postpartum Interval
Calculating Feed Needs During Cold Weather
Predicting Pre-weaning Calf Growth to Evaluate Creep Feeding and Marketing Decisions
Trace Mineral Source Could Negatively Impact Forage Digestion
Transitioning Calves To Feed At Weaning
Nutrition For The Mid-Gestation Cow: Balancing Cost and Fetal Programming
Seasonal Vitamin A Supplementation to Beef Cows and Calves
Soybean vs. Corn Processing Coproducts: The Changing Feed Ingredient Landscape
Check for adequate mineral supplementation with drought stressed forages
Creep Feeding Fall-Born Calves: Yes or No?
Feed Costs: Pasture vs. Non-Pasture Costs
Managing fall calving cows is different than spring calving cows, especially during drought
Plan for Backgrounding Weaned Calves
Protein Supplementation will Boost Forage Digestion in Late Summer
Mineral Nutrition for Grazing Beef Cows: Intake and Quality