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.

We have all studied the water cycle at some point in school and learned how the Earth recirculates water in a vapor, liquid, and solid state. But did you know the Earth has a mineral cycle as well, and the minerals that support life are always on the move? Let’s learn a little more about how these minerals move away from your soil, why they are important, and how to replenish them.

All it takes is a quick glance to feel the misery of a fly-plagued herd of cattle. Look a little bit closer, and you will also find other signs of distress and health problems brought on by horn flies, ticks, lice, and more. There are many cattle pest prevention methods out there with a wide range of costs, time demands, and efficiencies. But when it comes to repelling biting pests, happy cows know that garlic is worth its salt. Let’s explore the benefits of using garlic salt as a natural and effective cattle pest repellent.