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Benefits of Chromium Supplementation
It was once believed that all feedstuffs would provide sufficient concentrations of essential trace minerals. However, recent studies have shown that among our most common feed ingredients, they are often lacking in many essential trace minerals. Chromium is one of these minerals that cattle are not getting enough of from forage and grain feeds.
Surveillance Calf- Neonatal Gut Health
In a world where antibiotic resistance is becoming an issue and consumer perceptions are favoring products from animals that have never been treated with antibiotics, we need to be open minded and be utilizing new technologies to improve the health and welfare of our livestock. Surveillance Calf does just that as it provides support to the front-line defenses of the calf, as it supports and maintains intestinal health and supports rumen development.
Sync- The story begins at birth
Colostrum is important not only for immunity, but also provides biologically active compounds that help to establish an appropriate microbe population in the gut. Unfortunately, the quality of fresh colostrum is not always adequate. We have a solution! Sync provides gut development and immune support by providing calves with 10 strains of probiotics, antibodies, and a blend of biologically active compounds for immune support.
Choosing a Calf Supplement
Nutrition plays a huge role in the success of calf raising. It is important to supply nutrition to meet animal requirements for maintenance, growth, and immunity. Whether the calf is being raised on whole milk or replacer, it is always a good idea to consider supplementing the milk so that all three of these requirements are met. There are a lot of calf supplements out there on the market, here are some tips for choosing which one is right for your operation...
Views from a Veterinarian - Interview with Dr. Erika Nagorske
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Erika Nagorske of Southwest Veterinary Services. Dr. Nagorske was kind enough to share some thoughts with us on a few calf raising topics. The following are her responses...