Feeding Livestock in Drought Years

Jul 18, 2023

Drought conditions are a major concern for livestock producers because it impacts forage growth for feed for livestock. Producers may turn to grain for feed for their livestock which may impact the amount that producers pay for feed.

According to an article written by Gould and Cassida (2021), Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years - Forages (msu.edu), managing forage can impact livestock nutritional requirements from grazing especially in drought years. It is important in all climates that producers manage their forage efficiently to give plants a break from livestock to regrow.

Gould and Cassida (2021) also suggest that annual forages are a good alternative to perennial forages because they can withstand growing within eight weeks from planting in a minimal amount of water.

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Video: Optimizing Piglet Gut Health for Performance - Dr. Marco de Mik

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik / mdemik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism.