Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the feeds that livestock normally consume. Because of this, it is one of the hardest minerals to try to get ranchers interested in. Ruminant livestock seldom are deficient in calcium. Even if they are deficient for brief times, animals have the ability to draw calcium from […]
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Have you ever asked yourself whether or not your livestock are all getting the feed you put out for them? Whether you feed on the ground in native pastures, or in troughs in pens, how confident are you that all of your animals are getting their share? Years ago, I attended a Plains Nutrition Council
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Last month, the Hi-Pro blog introduced our Ag Careers blog with a spotlight on our nutritionists in the hope of showcasing hard working individuals of our industry, and also providing information for anyone who may be interested in building a career in agriculture or as a nutritionists. This month, we focus on some unsung heroes
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Producers often ask me whether they should feed a meal, pellet, block, or textured feed for their livestock. The answer is that the best form of feed will depend on many factors: the type of livestock, if there is more than one species to eat the feed, the productive goals for the animals, the type
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Multiple-species grazing has been proven over the years to increase carrying capacity and benefit the range environment, if done correctly. Each type of ruminant we manage, cattle, sheep, goats, and deer all use a unique combination of the different forages in their diet. To get the best use of your pastures, you really need a
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