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The Real Cost of Underfeeding
Let me set the scene. Your cows are pregnant, healthy, and out on pasture – there is just one problem: limited forage. Underfeeding pregnant cows…
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Ty Thomas
Making Marbling Moves
We all know that better beef = more profit when cattle arrive at the packing plant. Beef is one of the most expensive meats that a consumer can…
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Ty Thomas
Nanoparticles: the future of animal supplements?
The high-points: Lactic acid bacteria improve both rumen fermentation and silage quality in the cattle industry. Tested delivery of bacteria to the…
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Ty Thomas
Biology + Economics = Greater Profitability for Brazilian Ranches
The high-points: Brazil houses roughly 23% of the cattle on earth but produces 17% of the beef, suggesting inefficiencies in the beef production…
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Ty Thomas
The shifting solution for sulfur surplus symptoms
The high-points: High concentrations of sulfur can be toxic to cattle, decreasing performance as well as causing polioencephalomalacia. Cattle receiving…
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Ty Thomas
Are you going grass-fed? Tips for what to plant in your pasture.
The high-points: The flavor of grass-fed beef is a constraint of consumer preference due to the beef often having lower "beef flavor" and greater…
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Ty Thomas
Great Then, Still Great Now
The high-points: Common sustainability practices at use in feedlots, decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Some of these practices use technology like…
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Ty Thomas
Finding common ground for the grasslands
The high-points: Many consumers, non-profits, and government organizations are keen to know the environmental impacts of what consumers are buying…
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Ty Thomas
The Many Uses of Direct-Fed Microbials
The high-points: The microbes in the rumen have a large impact on the health and productivity of the ruminant. Increased levels of both lactic…
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Ty Thomas
Cattle Limp = Cash Lost
The high-points: The effects of lameness on the wellbeing of the hurt animal and the bottom line of the feedlot are both concerns worth investigating…
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Ty Thomas
The effects of grass-fed beef on palate and pocketbook
The high-points: Grass-feeding cattle is a common management style in many parts of the US, including producers selling to specialty food markets. The…
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Ty Thomas
Smartwatches, smart cars, smart ranching?
What you need to know: You may have heard the term "smart" used to describe things like cars (i.e., smart cars like Tesla) or devices like Amazon Alexa…
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