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The 30% Protein High Energy Tub provides protein supplementation when cattle are fed transitional forages which have less protein and available energy.
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A barn has multiple uses on an acreage. Make sure your land can handle the building requirements of a barn.
Having a place in the country means you can build a barn for animals, machinery, or whatever else you need to shelter. But, make sure the land is well-suited for a barn.
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Anyone who has livestock is feeling a pinch in the pocketbook, as feed costs skyrocket. To reduce these costs, take some time to evaluate what and how you're feeding the animals.
Dan Buskirk is a beef specialist at Michigan State University and says high fuel prices for transportation are one reason for soaring feed costs. He recommends buying feed locally to save on shipping...
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Ways to optimize cattle feeding
Winter feeding represents about 60% of the annual cost to feed a cow, so it's very important for producers to take a hard look at their methods. University of Minnesota Extension beef specialist...
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Think about investing in a water tank aeration system to prevent water from freezing over in the winter.
Stock tanks are a popular option for watering animals. A bubbling aerator keeps water fresh in the summer, and prevents it from completely freezing over in the winter.
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Darrell Busby, Beef Specialist at Iowa State University, gives us the low-down on how to get the best hay for cattle.
Right hay for cattle
Cattle need a lot of hay to keep their energy and weight up during the winter, and it can cost a bundle. Improve the cost of feeding cattle by matching nutrient needs.
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Livestock nose pumps don't require electricity. Get water to cattle and horses with ease by using one of these.
Pumping water to cattle and horses can sometimes be a challenge. If you have a pond or stream nearby, one solution might be a livestock nose pump, which doesn't require electricity. All the...
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A healthy cleaner alternative.
Laying mats for cattle
If you are looking for better ways to raise healthy, clean cattle, take a load off their hooves. Use rubber laying mats, because comfy cows are more productive. Listen to...
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If your cattle aren't gaining weight, they're losing value. Calculate their daily rate of gain to be sure they're eating properly, and your production goals are being met.
Weight = value
Radio interview source: Dr. Dan Loy, Extension Beef Specialist, Iowa State University
Click here to listen: Estimating cattle rate-of-gain
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Comfortable cows can make them healthier and increase productivity
Cow comfort
If your cows could look you in the eye and tell you what would make their lives more comfortable, you'd do it, right? A contended cow is a cash cow.
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