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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NUTRITION WEBINAR SERIES FOR THE WINTER-FEEDING SEASON

Whether dealing with the aftereffects of drought or flood, many beef cattle producers are dealing with the pressures of low feed quality and quantity this winter. 

Last year, the BCRC held a three-part webinar series on nutrition management covering everything from feed testing to maximizing low-quality feeds. Following are highlights from the series that could be helpful heading into the winter-feeding season.

Nutrition Part I: No Longer a Mystery – Feed Testing to Improve Herd Health
Feed testing helps beef producers know what they are feeding and how to make the best use of what they have. The first webinar in the nutrition management series features Dr. Breeanna Kelln and Tara Mulhern Davidson, who discuss feed testing, its challenges and the opportunities it presents to cattle farmers. 

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