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Late Fall & Early Winter Protein Essential for Mother Cows
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Late Fall & Early Winter Protein Essential for Mother Cows
Season of Thanks Means Taking Care of Mother Cows in Preparation for Calving
Land & Livestock Report
Season of Thanks Means Taking Care of Mother Cows in Preparation for Calving
New PerforMix Facility Opening in Southern Idaho
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Although the Grand Opening doesn't happen until May 18th, the newest PerforMix plant in Rupert, Idaho began producing product this week.
More on Preparing for Breeding Season
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This week we continue our conversation with Performix Nutrition Systems Animal Nutritional Consultant Dr. Boone Carter about considering your cows' nutritional needs now prior to breeding season — he says there are additional things to consider as well
Need to Be Thinking About Breeding Season Nutrition Now
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Though many ranchers are still focused on calving season, this is the time to be thinking about their cows and bulls nutritional needs for the upcoming breeding season.
Determining How Much Hay to Feed Per Cow
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Most ranchers know the rule of thumb when it comes to how much feed is needed per cow per day. Cow feed requirements are 2 and 1/2 percent of body weight on a dry matter basis.
Winter Nutrition For Your Cattle Herd
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Performix Nutrition Systems Animal Nutritionist Boone Carter says it is important to remember the affect of winter weather on cattle's nutrient levels.
Assessing Cows' Body Condition Scores
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As ranchers bring in their cows for weaning, now is a good time to assess their body condition scores.
Benefits of Backgrounding Calves
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With prices in the cattle market recently taken a downturn, it is very important that cattle producers differentiate their calves. Performix Nutrition Systems Animal Nutritionist Boone Carter says it is important to prepare calves to enter the feed yard prior to selling them.
Benefits of Rumax Bovibox
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With drought conditions and dry rangeland across much of the region, providing your cows with additional protein and mineral supplements becomes even more important.
PerforMix Breaks Ground on New Plant
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Recently PerforMix Nutrition Systems broke ground on a new plant that will be built in Rupert, Idaho. This is a strategically placed fourth plant in allow the company to increase production of its liquid feed supplement.
The Benefits of AI
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Last week I spoke with Performix Nutrition Systems Animal Nutritionist and Consultant Marty Gill on why ranchers should really consider using artificial insemination — even though currently less than 10 percent of commercial beef producers are using AI in their herds.
Why Consider AI?
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Obviously, with record high cattle prices, the more pounds of beef on the hoof to sell, the better the profit opportunity is for ranchers. One way to increase pounds is through improved genetics and yet less than 10 percent of commercial beef herds use AI in their breeding program.
Importance of Fly Control for Livestock
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Did you know that flies cost the North American cattle industry more than $1billion a year in losses and more than $60 million a year is spent on control methods?
Awareness of Grass Tetany and Understanding Risks
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One of the sure signs that spring is truly here is when it it time to turn your cows out on early and lush grass pastures. This is also the very time to be aware of the potential of grass tetany.
Cows' Calving Time Nutritional Needs
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Once a cow has calved it remains critical for her to receive enough nutritionally to not only feed her calf but also to prepare her body for getting bred again.
Cows' Late Gestation Nutritional Needs
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One of the most critical times in a cow's nutritional life is during late gestation.
Winter Nutrition Critical for Cow Herd
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This is the time of year for ranchers to set the standard for their cows for nutritional well being now before major production cycles begin. We know that cows need protein, energy and minerals.