– By GILDA V. BRYANT – Are you seeing some lame or poor-doing critters out there? It might be a good idea to give zinc some consideration. Zinc works hand-in-hand with copper and selenium, but when it comes to supplementation this trace mineral is a work horse. It’s involved in some 300 enzyme systems including the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates, which provide energy […]

Make Sure Your Cows Are Nutritionally Ready  – By GILDA V. BRYANT – Minerals are important for herd health, reproduction and efficiency during winter. However, that is only part of the picture.  Extra protein and energy are vital during cold, wet weather.  Producers should also be aware of forage and by-product supplementation quality, as well as […]