If you are on social media, you have likely encountered the viral trend of baby animal videos with audio that says “I’m just a baby” in a cute voice. While the audio has turned many videos of baby animals into internet sensations, it does hold real-world truth. When you selectively breed your animals to achieve …
She’s here. Your next generation of cattle has entered the world. It took careful, strategic planning, the right genetics and mindful husbandry to get to this point. Now more than ever is the time to be proactive and ensure your newborn calf – and her dam – are receiving the quality preventive care they deserve …
Calves have an increased susceptibility to illness. Heifers and cows must maintain proper gut health to achieve feed efficiency and a productive lactation. Cue direct-fed microbials (DFMs). It’s long been proven that particular strains of bacteria support a healthy gut in cattle. Studies of Lactobacillus acidophilus (aka lactic acid bacteria) started in the 1920s, but …
