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On Feed - November 2022

Bloat Control

The last several weeks have been challenging for feeding cattle. With the cold weather and calves just coming on feed, calves have had huge intakes. Add to that our short days, and that can add up to problems such as bloat.

In A Nutshell

  • Particle size can be a contributor to bloat
  • Feeding twice per day can reduce incidence of bloat
  • Pay attention to mixing time and mixing order
  • Don’t overfill your mixer wagon
  • Respiratory disease can occasionally cause bloat
  • Increasing Rumensin can often help control bloat

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On Feed - October 2022

Grazing Crop Residue

With harvest in full swing, it won’t be long before we kick the cows out to crop residue for a while. There are a few management tips to keep in mind when grazing crop residue in order for you to get the best results and the best bang for your buck.

In A Nutshell

  • Check corn fields before turning cows into residue
  • Laminitis results from starch overload
  • 1Ac of residue from 100 bu corn maintains a cow 30 days
  • Supply additional protein to mid-gestation cows on stalks
  • Grazing crop ground does not negatively impact yield
  • Check nitrates in small grains, sorghum/sudan, and silages

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