What Stress Does to the Gut | Priority IAC Cattle Nutrition / Rumen Health Every producer knows stress costs money. Weaning. Transport. Pen changes. Sudden weather swings. Stress recovery in cattle is typically measured by what you can see: the animal that goes off feed, the calf with loose stool, the cow that drops milk. […]
Fiber is one of the most misunderstood parts of a ration. To most people, fiber feels like the “boring” part of nutrition (“fiber is fiber”) the part that just fills the rumen and keeps cows chewing. In reality, fiber is the energy engine of the cow, and understanding the benefits of younger wetter forage begins […]
Understanding Heat Stress and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle Dairy cows are most comfortable in temperatures ranging from 25°F to 65°F. When temperatures rise above 68°F, cows begin to experience heat stress. Heat stress in dairy cattle can lead to decreased milk production, reduced feed intake, and impaired reproductive performance. As temperatures climb into the […]