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Cattle Producers Prepare For Calving Season

Depending on management plans, some cattle producers are preparing for calving season with some early arrivals already being reported.
 
With animals in their third trimester, it's important that the cow is getting what it needs to support herself as well as the growing calf.
 
Regional livestock specialist Colby Elford says she needs about 60 percent total digestible nutrients (TDN) and nine per cent crude protein in her diet.
 
Source : SteinbachOnline

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Dr. Lee Johnston: Hybrid Rye in Organic Pork

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lee Johnston, a professor of animal science at the University of Minnesota, explores the challenges and opportunities in organic pork production. He shares his research on integrating hybrid rye into organic pig diets, highlighting its potential to reduce feed costs while maintaining animal performance. Don't miss it—listen now on all major platforms.