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From calf to calf: Minerals help you get there

Kristin Thompson, M.Sc. Ruminant Nutrition Associate and Kathleen Shore, M.Sc. Ruminant Nutritionist New-Life Mills, A division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited Minerals are an essential part of a nutritionally balanced diet for beef cows. Unfortunately it is also a part of the diet that is overlooked due to the small inclusion rate. Those small […]

Cool Cows on Hot Days – Avoid Heat Stress

Beef EN , Cattle , Dairy EN

By Kathleen Shore, Ruminant Nutritionist, New-Life Mills When temperatures are high, cows are no longer able to lose heat by emitting it to their surroundings (radiation), passing it to the ground (conduction) or passing it to the air (convection). The only way for them to dissipate their heat load is by evaporation: breathing and [...]

Mineral Supplementation Throughout The Beef Production Cycle

Beef EN , Cattle

Your Goals The profitability of your beef operation is dependent on replacing and expanding your herd with healthy new calves. Genetics, environment and nutrition play a huge roll in the success of your breeding program. To ensure optimal health throughout the breeding cycle you should understand the nutrition delivered to your cow and her changing [...]