When you look at nutrition as a whole, it is really hard to say that one nutrient is more important than others. Without energy, the body and the microorganisms would not have the fuel to function. Without minerals, the chemical reactions that occur during digestion and metabolism would be limited. Without vitamins, some key reactions […]
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I use the term “effective rainfall” because not all of the moisture that hits the ground is usable to the plants. Much of the rainfall that you get each year never finds its way into the soil to be used by the plants. And much that does reach the soil cannot be used either. A
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Potassium is probably the Rodney Dangerfield of the minerals in ruminant nutrition. It doesn’t get any respect, or attention. However, it is an extremely important nutrient that is involved in maintaining the acid-base relationship in the body, water balance, muscle contractions, nerve impulse transmissions, and many enzymatic reactions in the body and rumen. Even with
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This month, the Hi-Pro blog introduces a new series of blog posts: Ag Careers. By interviewing various members of different professions in agriculture, we hope to not only showcase the hard working individuals of our industry, but also provide information for anyone who may be interested in building a career in agriculture. This month, we
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Have you noticed the number of deer on the highway lately? Deer grazing on the highway right of way is a sure sign of poor nutrition in the pasture. Deer don’t like interaction with people, or their vehicles. So when you see them out on the highway, even during the daylight hours, you can be
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Find out what experts suggest are the top 3 tips for managing mineral when it comes to your herd of cattle all year long. Place small amounts of mineral supplement per station. Provide small amounts of mineral near water points or lounging areas so that cattle have easy access to them. To prevent loss in
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Nearly every day, I have a conversation with someone, either in person or over the phone, about feeding deer in hopes of improving the “quality” of their deer. “Quality” in this case generally refers to an increase in body size and antler growth. However, improving the quality of a deer herd through improved nutrition, like
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Just what is ruminal protein? Basically, it’s the protein produced by the microorganisms in the rumen. They take the nitrogen and amino acids that are available to them in the rumen and use it to reproduce themselves. As some of these microorganisms wash out of the rumen and into the abomasum, the DNA and RNA
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You can fill out the scholarship application here. Through the Texas 4-H Horse Show Youth Incentive Program, youth competing in 4-H horse show events at Texas state 4-H sanctioned horse shows can qualify to win scholarships from Hi-Pro Feeds. For youth to become eligible for scholarships, horses being shown by youth must have been fed
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Tips for Placing Mineral on Pasture Placing minerals on pasture is an important step in helping your cattle achieve proper nutrition. Kent Mills, Range Nutritionist with Hi-Pro Feeds has been helping ranchers optimize nutrition and productivity for over 30 years. A lot of people ask me, where they should place mineral for their optimum consumption.
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