Minerals and Vitamins for Beef Cows

EC288
Published 2011
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A proper level and balance of minerals and vitamins are essential to the health, growth, and reproduction of beef cows and calves. By knowing a cow's nutrient requirements as well as the amount and availability of minerals and vitamins in the feedstuffs being consumed by the cow, producers can understand when supplementation may be beneficial. Cost Effectively meeting these requirements through available feedstuffs and strategic supplementation can improve profitability to the cow-calf business.

Publication Details

Authors

Richard J. Rasby

Aaron L. Berger

Dennis E Bauer

Dennis R. Brink

Subject

Animal Agriculture

Beef

Publication Date May 05, 2011
Last Revision Date May 05, 2011
Language English
Formats

PDF (web)

Series Extension Circular