Nutrition & Feeding
Beyond the Bunk/Beef College 2012
This collaborative event of the North Dakota State University Animal Sciences Department and Extension Service, and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (held December 19, 2012) featured key industry spokesmen offering their insight into the current state of the beef industry, and the latest research on feed efficiency, vaccination programs, and improving the feeding value of corn stover are among the topics at a daylong beef cattle workshop.
Ergot in Your Feeds?
Ergot in your feeds can lead to ergotism. This article explain ergotism and the importance of early detection in the treatment of the disease.
Effects of Injectable Vitamin Products on Serum Vitamin and Selenium Concentrations and Growth Performance in Beef Calves
NDSU researchers are studying the effectiveness of vitamin A-D-E or Bo-Se injection on raising serum fat-soluble vitamin and selenium concentrations of newborn calves in the first 48 hours after treatment.
Providing Extra Feed to Nutritionally Stressed Cows; Timing for Proper Calf Development
NDSU researchers examine how restricting nutrient delivery and subsequently feeding to nutrient requirements from early to midgestation can affect the development of placental blood vessels and the fetus.
Self-feeding Options
With limitations on available labor, time or buying power, some situations lend themselves to self-feeding. John Dhuyvetter, NDSU Extension Area Livestock Specialist, covers some of the options.
Sufficient Nutrients Vital for Beef Cows
The protein percentage and physical form of standing forages can affect whether cattle are getting sufficient nutrients.
The Effect of Supplementation of Distillers Grains to Calves on Hay Intake, Feeding Behavior and Growth Performance
Research projects have concluded ethanol byproducts can be an effective supplement. NDSU researchers are going further investigating the effects these byproducts might have of feeding behavior.
Watch Your Tires!
Inverted tires can make great structures to hold cattle feed and water, but if not properly maintained can cause hardware disease.
Sampling Feeds and Testing for Nutritional Value
The best way to use your feed resources is to know what quality you have. This post explains how to test feed, what tools to use, how many samples to take and what to test for.
The 5 W’s of Managing Feed Delivery
Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist covers the "Who," "What," "Where," "Why," "When," and "How" of feeding situations, to help refine feeding management and optimize feed delivery and utilization.
Adding Value to Calves Through Source and Age Verification, Vaccinations, etc.
NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen discusses age & source verification, vaccinations and more to add value to your calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Feed Efficiencies and Feed/Coproduct Prices
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist Karl Hoppe discusses efficient feeding of cattle and feed and coproduct prices. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Cost of Gain and Budgeting
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist John Dhuyvetter discusses budgeting for feed for cattle. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Feed Costs and Rations for Backgrounding Calves
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist Karl Hoppe discusses feed costs and rations for backgrounding calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Backgrounding Heifers: Replacements or Feeders?
NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen discusses backgrounding heifers This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Alternative Backgrounding Methods
Doug Landblom of the Dickinson Research Extension Center discusses alternative backgrounding methods. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Weaning Stewardship: The Art of Weaning Without Stress
Dr. Gerald Stokka talks about weaning calves without stress.This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Systems and Budgets for Backgrounding Calves
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist John Dhuyvetter discusses budgeting for backgrounding calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Cattle Situation & Outlook - Fall 2012
NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist Tim Petry discusses the price outlook for beef cattle going into the fall and winter of 2012. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Cattle Situation & Outlook - Fall 2011
NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist Tim Petry discusses the price outlook for beef cattle going into the fall and winter of 2011. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
