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Livestock experts continue to stress the importance of gut health, especially for cows looking to calf. But that can be challenging during the summer.

Research is revealing how important gut health is to the long-term success of livestock, especially dairy cows, and that’s very true for fresh cows that have yet to have their first calf.

Getting your livestock off to the best start is the goal of every producer.  When calves have the opportunity to start strong, they are more likely to produce at the top of their game.  And this is especially true in the dairy sector.  Olivia Genther-Sc...

When it comes to the evolving feeder calf market, one industry expert says nutrition is just as important in the minds of buyers as genetics and health protocols.  Ted Perry, cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition, said value-added programs highlighting nutrition, specifically mineral nutrition, benefit the calves both in the short- and the long-term.  He adde...

Farmers are invited to submit their nominations for the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which is co-sponsored by Purina.  In its 5th year, the annual contest celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across America.  The nom...