By Christina Hayes We focus on balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but we tend to overlook water. Every physiological process involves water, and it’s requirement for cattle performance. Here are some quick water tips: Water quality and quantity can impact feed intake. Limited access to water...
2018-2019 Livestock Shows for the upcoming season are right around the corner! The calendar is set for the 2018-2019 Livestock Shows in Texas. Here are the dates and locations happening throughout Texas. Go to the links for each Stock Show to learn more about event schedules, entry forms, ticket information...
By Chad Zehnder These are simple things you can do to make the most of forages today and further on down the road: 1. Implement a grazing plan Rotational grazing gives pastures a rest compared to grazing them continuously. You can rotate cattle between pastures as often as once a...
Quick and timely considerations for your mineral program. If using a mineral form of fly control, consistent intake is key. Consider using Wind and Rain Storm Fly Control Mineral with Altosid (IGR) in either granular or tub form. To help achieve consistent mineral intake, use enough mineral feeders for your...
By Chris Forcherio Have you defined what success and failure look like in your weaning program? Success might look like live, healthy calves who put on weight with minimal intervention. On the flip side, failure may be calf mortality, sick or stressed, a high rate of treatment and less weight...
Pick up Purina Wind and Rain Cattle Mineral in bags or tubs. Available at Pasturas Los Alazanes in Dallas and Balch Springs. Wind and Rain Storm Fly Control Mineral A comprehensive line of beef cattle minerals designed to correct the mineral deficiencies of the available forage in a palatable, weather-resistant,...
Better management of self-fed supplements could improve consumption and optimize performance. Self-fed supplements are commonly used to deliver essential nutrients to cattle and to meet their nutritional requirements. However, use of a self-fed supplement does not translate to a self-managed supplementation program. Proper management of self-fed supplements is important to...
Can you imagine being bit 120,000 times per day? It might be hard to imagine what this feels like, however during peak timeframes, as many as 4,000 horn flies can call a cow’s hide home. At 30 blood meals per day, that adds up to 120,000 bites per cow. Not...
Whether you buy a cattle mineral off the shelf at a retail store, walk into your local dealer and request their ‘standard’ mineral or work closely with your nutritionist to select a mineral supplement for your herd, sorting through the various mineral types can sometimes be a daunting task. It...
Cattle nutrient requirements can vary by season and stage of production – and now is a great time to evaluate your cattle mineral program and map out a plan to maximize impact. While minerals are a relatively small portion of the diet, they control many vital functions in cattle and...
