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Progressive Cattle: Understanding scours: The basics for scours prevention

Submitted by jnorrie on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 09:59

The hustle and bustle of spring calving is quickly approaching, and now is the time for cow-calf producers to begin planning their calving management strategies. Proper planning prior to the start of calving can improve overall animal welfare, as well as saving a producer’s time and energy.

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Japan's beef farmers extol the benefits of using a KEENAN

Submitted by rjones on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 07:28

In Japan, beef cattle producers favour the use of KEENAN diet feeders. The unique mix quality produced enhances herd health and feed cost efficiency.

Here we read the benefits of using a KEENAN, through the voices of actual users. 

Read full article (in Japanese).

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KEENAN in Japan

Submitted by rjones on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 07:01

It has been shown around the world that KEENAN's diet feeders are unique in their mechanical structure and the physical characteristics of the unique mix they produce.

There has been a significant increase in the demand for KEENAN diet feeders in Japan, producing amazing results on farm.

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The role of nutrition as a defence against dairy cow mastitis

Submitted by rjones on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 06:14

Using nutrition to increase a cow's defence against mastitis has been an important area of research. Minerals such as selenium (Se), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), when properly supplemented, can support the immune response to pathogens. Increased susceptibility to infection through malnutrition has been a recognised issue in livestock for many years.

The potential to influence immune function by nutritional supplementation has gained interest, especially because of the drive to decrease antibiotic use and minimise the development of resistance to medical and veterinary antibiotics.

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Canadian Poultry: Guts of Growth: The continued story of antibiotic resistance

Submitted by jnorrie on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 14:10

Antibiotic resistance continues to be an important topic globally that covers the human, livestock and pet health areas. Over the past several years, there has been more action, whether regulated or voluntary, in some countries to manage antibiotic resistance – especially in the livestock arena.

The poultry industry has been one of the more notable livestock sectors to take a strong stand toward managing antibiotic resistance. However, the degree of action is different depending on the country.

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