Interpretive Summary: Supplementing Ca Salts of Soybean Oil to Late-gestating Beef Cows

 

A recent study published in the Journal of Animal Science compared the performance and physiological responses of the offspring from cows supplemented with calcium salts of soybean oil (CSSO) or prilled saturated fat (CON) during late gestation. Maternal nutrition is a major factor in development of fetal organ systems associated with health, production, and reproduction; currently, the majority of research within this field is focused on energy and protein nutrition and limited information exists about the potential impacts of supplementing polyunsaturated fatty acids to gestating cows on offspring productivity.Therefore, the research team hypothesized that CSSO supplementation to late-gestating beef cows would improve lifelong offspring productivity via programming effects.

Video: Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

It’s shipping day again at Ewetopia Farms as we sell another Suffolk yearling ram! In today’s episode, we load one of our Suffolk rams onto the trailer as he heads off to his new farm to sire the next generation of lambs.

This particular customer has been buying our rams for over eight years, trusting Ewetopia genetics for their gentle temperaments, strong builds, and proven performance. Back home, we get busy looking after the flock that’s staying behind. With the weather turning wet and chilly, it’s time to put down fresh, clean bedding to keep everyone cozy and comfortable for the season ahead. Later, we welcome a wonderful new family who’s just starting out in sheep farming!

They’ve chosen some of our Suffolk ewe lambs to begin their flock — and we couldn’t be happier to help them take their first steps into raising sheep. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode when we help deliver and settle their new flock at their farm.