Early weaning during periods of drought may be used by cow-calf producers to reduce grazing pressure on pastures by decreasing the nutrient requirements of cows.

Iron is a micro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively smaller amounts. Micro minerals are associated with enzymes, and enzymes are required for proper body metabolism.

Transportation of cattle is unavoidable due to the segmentation of the beef industry. As a result, long-haul transport may occur at several points during the lifespan of feedlot cattle.

Sulfur is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

Potassium is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

Phosphorus is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

Research has shown that cattle transitioning to wheat pasture after preconditioning require an acclimation period before significant body weight (BW) gains occur.

Sodium is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

Calcium is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

Feed costs can leave beef producers digging deep into their pockets. As protein is a critical nutrient in beef cattle’s diets, providing adequate protein is important for long-term animal health and ranch profitability, especially when we know the ‘water-tank-ice-chopping’ type of cool temperatures are quickly approaching. 

Fun fact: did you know Nutrition Plus was created by ranchers, for ranchers? Our products are rancher-tested before placed on the market because we’re branded with quality in mind.  

It’s no secret that good nutritional management is one of the critical factors that contribute to a profitable herd, especially through the fall calving season.

In efforts to keep a rancher’s processing time efficient as possible with a quick turn out, run through your branding essentials list that will be vital for your crew in order to crank out 400 calves all in a morning's work. 

Fall breeding season brings a wealth of anticipation and preparation for ranchers. Every year, a rancher must make the critical decision that will impact their operation for the next 30 years. These decisions will bear the fruit within five years, daughters in production from the selected bulls.

Adjusting your herd's nutrition for a wet summer season will help prepare your cattle for the demands placed on them through gaining and shipping or breeding and calving, dependent on your operation.

Fly season is here for most U.S. ranchers. Horn flies seem to multiply by the minute and before you know it, your cows are covered up in those pesky pests.