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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/nutrition
Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/digestivetract
Preparing to winter the cow herd? Author Dan Shike advises putting nutrition at the top of the list in this month’s column.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_caring-for-bulls-in-the-winter
K-State beef cattle experts share how to best manage bulls during this season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mk_wheres-the-ka-ching
High fed-cattle prices but narrow margins — a few strategies to consider to protect your bottom line.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_what-are-alternative-feedstuffs-for-cattle
K-State extension beef specialist shares tips to feed cattle more sustainably.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/hn_if-youve-never-tested-forages-this-is-the-year-to-start
Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/mg_backgrounding-at-different-rates-of-gain
Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/hn_when-are-the-best-days-to-wean-calves
Tips for choosing the best time to wean calves for optimum health and gains down the road.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-in-beef-cattle-rations
The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_feeding-soybean-hulls-to-beef-cattle
Usually, soyhulls are priced competitively to corn. To determine which is a better buy to feed cattle, compare them on a nutritional basis, especially looking at energy and protein.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_understand-forage-quality-analysis
How to read a forage analysis. Definitions explained.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_capitalize-on-strong-calf-markets-with-quality-weaning-nutrition
The beef industry is beaming with optimism as cattle markets continue to climb, creating a prime opportunity to capture value. USDA projects cattle prices to rise into 2024 as fed-cattle supplies remain tight.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_winter-cow-syndrome
Who is vulnerable, and how to remedy the situation when cows lose weight due to Winter Syndrome during winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_alternative-feeds-when-traditional-sources-are-expensive
When traditional feeds are in short supply or expensive, stockmen must find cost-effective ways to balance a ration.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/mg_will-your-bulls-be-ready-come-turnout-time
When it comes to winter bull care, proper management can avoid heartache. Veterinarian Jeff Erquiaga shares advice in this Angus At Work feature.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/products-services
A directory to suppliers providing products, services.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/the-digestive-tract
In this installment of “The Digestive Tract,” author Dan Shike shares insights on how calf nutrition affects value when calves go to market.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_winter-cereal-crops-provide-forage-for-livestock-health-benefits-for-soil
Winter cereals can be grazed or hayed to provide excellent roughage source for livestock.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/mg_filling-the-summer-forage-gap
Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/building-a-better-cow
In this episode of Angus At Work, David Lalman of Oklahoma State University discusses research to help build a better cow with host Miranda Reiman. Listen in as they discuss more efficient females and how to build a more self-sufficient herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/valuable-at-any-stage
Marketing calves? These strategies add value at any point in the cattle cycle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/betting-on-the-future
Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_nutritional-development-of-bulls-for-breeding-programs
Proper bull development is key to a successful beef cattle breeding season. Many factors play a role in bull development, including nutrition and daily gain.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_cattle-nutrition-is-vital-to-the-immune-system
How cultivating immunity via nutrition <span class="roman">in utero</span> can influence lifelong health.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_feeding-cornstalk-bales
K-State cattle nutritionist explains how cornstalk bales can be a feed resource.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_importance-of-colostrum
The passive immunity transfer window may be shorter than you think.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/create-your-herds-meal-plan
What will your cattle eat during the next 12 months? It’s time to make your plan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_helping-your-child-feed-their-4-h-or-ffa-market-steer
Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_feedstuff-finder-is-one-stop-shop-for-missouri-buyers-and-sellers
Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
Products and services for the farm and ranch, including a vertical tillage tool from Case IH, winter grain and forage seed varieties from Millborn, a reproduction-focused mineral from BioZyme, and a canine flue vaccine from Merck Animal Health.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-aid-reproduction-in-beef-cows
Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_asking-the-right-cattle-nutrition-questions
Information producers need to know about cattle nutrition, but may not have asked.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/03/the-green-vitamin
Do pregnant cows need even more vitamin A?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_are-your-cows-running-out-of-vitamin-a
Months from green grass, stores in the liver may be running low.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/deeper-dive
Featuring “Angus At Work” episodes worth a revisit. Topics include using performance decisions to make better decisions, using ionophores to increase herd efficiency and starting discussions on succession planning.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/boosting-cow-herd-efficiency-with-ionophores
At #CattleCon24 Elanco’s Frank White sat down with Angus At Work host Shauna Hermel to discuss how adding ionophores to the diet can affect heifer maturity and cyclicity, as well as the overall productivity of your cow herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/hn_feeding-weaned-calves-this-winter
Feed prices indicate that feeding calves through winter may be profitable. Here are some tips for putting cheap gain on weaned calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_backgrounded-cattle-are-a-special-breed
As young calves begin to enter backgrounding programs, it’s time to consider your management protocols for incoming calves. Upon arrival, you need to ascertain a few things about these incoming calves: where they came from, if they were properly weaned/preconditioned and how they were transported, to name a few.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_help-transform-nutrition-into-profit-in-robust-cattle-market
Calves fed quality nutrition help meet the needs of cattle buyers, allowing you to generate additional value.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/mg_managing-cow-body-condition-is-critical-for-profitability
Body condition of cows during calving affects open rates in the upcoming breeding season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/fp_backgrounding-calves
Managing a backgrounding operation may offer an easier way to get started in the cattle business.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2023/03/stop-reproductive-failure
Higher input costs, calf prices double incentive to investigate cause of open cows.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_many-reasons-for-open-cows
Diseases to test for when cows come in open.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_your-cattle-forage-analysis-results-are-in
Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The USDA currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September 2023, up 28.3% from 2011. These prices can vary widely depending on your location and the demand for forage.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_considerations-of-urea-use-in-cattle-rations
How to use urea in rations for growing and mature cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_match-forages-to-the-need
Testing forages, whether grazed or harvested, is the first step to assessing winter cow herd nutrition.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/hn_supplement-delivery-methods-for-weaned-calves
Researchers compared calf gain and health response between three supplement delivery methods.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/innovations-for-feeding-efficiency
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant of Furst-McNess share with host Shauna Hermel details about the recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.
