Micro-minerals are crucial for your herd’s health, even though they are only needed in trace amounts. Here, we will take a closer look at iron, why it is important, and how to stabilize your cattle’s iron intake.

DDGS are increasing in popularity as a way to reuse byproducts and reduce bio-waste. Some have asked “why doesn’t Redmond use DDGS as a carrier for your mineral supplements?” Let’s take a look how we have built our mineral program and why our filler-free mixes are worth their salt.

A successful garden always begins with good soil. So, whether your green thumb is just getting going or your seasoned garden needs a checkup, here are some helpful tips to start this growing season off right.

The beginning of spring brings a multitude of blessings like longer daylight, fresh growth, and new life. Unfortunately, spring gives pesky insects a new lease on life as well. Let’s walk through some tips on how to prepare for fly season to give you and your cattle an advantage in the battle of the bugs.

Over thousands of years, humans have been continuously discovering what plants need to thrive and give us the nourishment we need to survive. One of the most important advances came from the studies of Justus von Liebig, a 19th century agricultural chemist. Here we will learn more about Liebig’s “Law of the Minimum” and how this principle can help us grow higher yield, and more nutrient dense crops. 

The first hour of a newborn animal’s life is critical for many reasons. In mammals, one of the most important post birth events is ingesting colostrum. Here, we will learn more about why colostrum is so important the first hour after birth and how to properly manage this “liquid gold.”

Feeding the soil nourishes all life up the food chain. From tiny microbes in the ground, to fungi, plants, herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores...all living things on earth benefit from healthy soil. Here, we will take a look specifically at the nutritional relationship between soil and plants, and learn what essential minerals plants need.

Did you know that 75% of a cow fetuses' growth happens during the last 90 days of pregnancy? As a result, nutritional decisions made during that last trimester will have long lasting health implications for both this year and next year’s herd. Here we will walk through the benefits of fetal programming and the basics on how to create custom 3rd trimester nutrition programs for your herd.

What is your cow’s gut feeling? An active, healthy rumen in dairy cows is essential for optimum health, body condition, milk production, and overall dairy business success.

By better understanding the digestive system of ruminants, dairy owners can maintain a more robust rumen in their cows and boost their productivity.  Let’s ruminate on the rumen!

Are mineral deficiencies decreasing the health and production of your goat herd? Proper mineralization is vital to goat wellbeing, while a lack of minerals can lead to unhealthy weight and appearance, decreased production, and greater susceptibility to sickness and disease. 

At Redmond, we understand minerals play an important role in keeping your goats healthy, happy, and productive. The following article discusses 7 microminerals essential to helping your herd thrive.