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Diet and Nutrition for Cattle
Cows eat grass and hay. On a dry matter basis a cow will eat 4 to 5 tons of forage per year. As long as there is pasture for the cows to eat it is most economical to let them graze. When cattle are on grass the amount of forage consumed will determine how well they will perform, usually expressed in average daily gain (ADG). Growing beef cattle will consume approximately 2.5 percent of their body weight each day depending on forage conditions. It requires approximately 8 to 10 pounds of roughage for every pound of gain. If possible, the...
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Winter Lighting for Chickens
People and chickens operate on different schedules that sometimes conflict. For chickens, decreased daylight makes winter is a time of rest, not reproduction. And in this post, we'll talk about a simple way to remedy that for backyard producers.
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Water - The Most Important Nutrient for Horses
Water is the most important nutrient we provide for horses on a year-round basis. In fact, horses need 2 to 3 times more water than other feedstuffs. In this post, we'll talk about why.
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Everything You Need to Know About Deer Plots
Well-managed deer plots can help keep deer healthy and enable them to reach their full physical potential. In this post, we'll take a look at why you might want to plant a deer plot and how you can make sure yours gets off to the best start.
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Managing Feeding Programs on the Road for Show Horses
The show season is in full swing, and horses are subject to the stress of going down the road on a regular basis. This travel schedule imposes additional requirements for managing the feeding program. In this post, we'll break down what that looks like.