Articles tagged under: nutrition
A Link Between Nutrition and Breeding Back
Published February 27, 2020
It’s calving season for producers in the Dakotas and Minnesota. However, getting to this point didn’t come without a far share of obstacles. Purina beef technical specialist Amy Radunz says one ongoing problem is forage quality. "There has been a…Nutrition is Top of Mind for Cattle Producers this Winter
Published December 30, 2019
After a tough fall, keeping cattle healthy is top of mind as ranchers transition to calving season. Nutrition is a critical component to a healthy cattle herd. However, many forages put up this haying season are lacking the proper nutrients…Swanson Receives Nutrition Research Award
Published June 7, 2019
North Dakota State University animal science professor Kendall Swanson is the recipient of the American Feed Industry Association’s Award in Ruminant Nutrition Research. Much of Swanson’s research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, authoring or co-authoring 312 publications. The award will…Check Cow Nutrition After Calving
Published April 24, 2019
Calving season is in full swing across North Dakota, and the first two to three months post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding for cows. According to NDSU Extension, a 1,400-pound cow producing 20 pounds of milk per day needs ten…Getting Calves Off to the Right Start
Published February 24, 2019
The 2019 calf crop is making its way into the world. Now is the optimal time to get those newborn calves off to the right start. While some producers may shy away from calf implants, Zoetis Senior Nutritionist Dr. Blaine…Updated School Lunch Program Language Expected in Farm Bill
Published November 30, 2018
Not much is being revealed on draft farm bill language, but National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner said an NCFC provision to strengthen the school lunch program will likely be in the final bill. "In some cases,…Reminders for Grazing Cattle on Corn Stalks
Published November 23, 2018
From weaning calves to pregnancy checking cows, cattle producers are staying busy this fall. In the midst of it all, harvest is still taking place. As corn harvest progresses, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension,…Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting
Published October 30, 2018
One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…Check Forage Quality and Quantity in Pastures
Published September 4, 2018
Due to dry conditions, forage quality or quantity may be lacking in pastures. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe encourages cattle producers to assess pasture condition. Some producers in central and northeastern North Dakota have already started…