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Maximizing profitability during summer markets through nutrition in pig operations
Apr 18, 2024
In summer, the presence of additional environmental stressors, including heat, can severely impact growth performance. Nutrition plays a surprisingly pivotal role in preventing the problems associated with heat stress...READ MORE ›
Heifers
Limited heifer inventory: Making informed decisions for your farm
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Apr 09, 2024
The dairy industry is experiencing something that it has not experienced for several years: Dairy heifers are in short…READ MORE ›
Grazing Cattle
Using Feed Additives with Grass Cattle
By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Mar 25, 2024
Cattle producers fight a long list of issues that rob them of profits. Many of these problems can be managed…READ MORE ›
Pig Barn
Key Trends Shaping the US Pork Industry in 2024
By Alltech Swine Team, Mar 19, 2024
The following blog is a summary of the Ag Future podcast episode with Mark Hulsebus hosted by Tom Martin. Click below…READ MORE ›
Baby Chicks
Baby Chick Checklist: Getting You And Your Baby Chicks Started Off Right
By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Mar 04, 2024
You’ve decided to enter the wonderful world of raising your own chickens as either layers or broilers. Maybe it’s been…READ MORE ›
Calving Season
Third-trimester nutrition is critical for a successful calving season
By Janna Block, Ph.D., Jan 30, 2024
The last trimester of gestation has a major influence on the future reproductive performance of the cow, as well as the…READ MORE ›
Dairy Cows
10 Ways to Increase Dairy Profitability in 2024
By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Jan 24, 2024
A new year brings excitement and opportunity, but as a dairy owner, it can also come with apprehension. Dairy producers…READ MORE ›
Winter Forage
Moisture and Its Role in Fermentation
By Ben Jensen, Jan 10, 2024
Silage, and the fermentation process to make the plant into silage, is an odd piece of the farm by today’s standards.…READ MORE ›
Cows in snow
Six must-know steps for successful winter supplementation programs
By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Dec 14, 2023
Cattle producers depend on effective and economical supplementation programs to meet the challenges that winter…READ MORE ›
Dairy Calf
Calf Success: Cold-Weather Strategies for Raising Healthy Calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Dec 06, 2023
Raising calves during the cold winter months is challenging — are you prepared?  The lower critical temperature of a…READ MORE ›