Weight gains, which are off a few pounds usually go unnoticed, reduced milk production can’t really be measured in beef cows ... Producers need to monitor mineral consumption regularly to be sure cows ...

Ensuring livestock receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is essential for optimal health and productivity.

They also consulted with Jason Banta, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist in Overton, on feed, minerals and hay. They were ultimately able to come up with a plan for the producers.

For a cow to feed a calf and retain its own body condition requires a good solid intake of essential nutrients. First-calf ...

MultiBoost with B12 has been specifically developed to support metabolic function in beef and dairy cattle during ...

Vitamins and minerals are a small portion of the beef diet, but they are important for normal cattle body function, which results in optimum health, growth and reproduction, says Patrick Davis, ...

If you’ve ever seen a cow suddenly collapse in early spring you might have witnessed a case of grass tetany, says University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist ... alter the mineral ...

You have a lot riding on your decisions. Producing beef cattle can be a worthwhile and rewarding part of your farm and ranch. Farming and ranching is often a family business. Balancing the business ...

Beef cattle on finishing or full feed rations are typically allowed ... limestone is added to rations to ensure proper development and growth. Minerals, vitamins and salt (cobalt iodized or trace ...

Make corn silage for beef cattle. The key to starting your corn silage decisions is to keep the end in mind. At the end, corn silage should provide a high quality forage source to livestock that is ...