Like all animals, beef cattle need an appropriate amount of minerals to allow for proper body function, lactation and growth. Grazing cattle intake most of their minerals through the forages they eat, ...

North and South Dakota livestock producers will have an opportunity through the Cattle Mineral Nutrition for Producers program to gain a clear understanding of their herd's mineral needs and how to ...

Trace minerals play an important role in livestock health. They aid in bodily functions, production of offspring and an animal’s overall well-being. A Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic ...

The concept of fetal programming has been evolving in the beef industry for several decades as more research is done. “Fetal programming is the time when tissues and organs are created during ...

Improving livestock breeds is not just about genetics, nutrition plays a crucial role, especially the provision of essential minerals. Experts emphasise that effective livestock policies and ...

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Consider the response of the animal, is it performing as expected? Do not over-supply into the range where you may negatively affect performance or have considerable environmental excretion. Getting ...

Breed, environment, production level and liveweight all influence which minerals – and how much – a beef animal needs to support health and performance. The list is extensive and likely to include 15 ...

This is branded content for Elanco SPRING is the ideal time to review the nutritional requirements of your livestock to ensure their intake is not only meeting their immediate protein and energy ...

Livestock mineral experts have warned that there is an oversupply of micronutrients to farm animals in the UK in some cases and are calling for a framework to help address this. University of ...