VitaFerm HEAT is a natural vitamin and mineral supplement used to reduce heat stress during temperatures of 70 degrees and above, or any time cattle are grazing fescue. While fescue may serve as an abundant and hardy forage for cattle to graze, it can contain a fungal endophyte that is actually toxic to cattle and can interfere with the animal’s ability to cool itself, causing heat stress, weight loss and reproductive complications.
By: Allyson Dinsdale
To creep or not to creep? That is the million-dollar question this time of year. With cattle prices soft, some may not find it worth the additional inputs while others may be pouring it to them hoping for the heaviest calves at weaning. Every situation is different but I hope after reading this article you will be able to make the best decision for your operation and ultimately improve your bottom line.
We strongly believe one of the most important ingredients in our recipe for success is our employees. Without our people, we simply would not be able to do what we do. Today’s employee spotlight is Matt Reeves, Feed Ingredients Territory Sales Manager, who just celebrated his ten year Stutsman anniversary. Learn more about Matt by checking out our interview with him below.
Sweetlix and ClariFly have teamed up to produce a feed through fly control mineral block for cattle and horses. New to our arsenal of fly products, this 33.3lb block prevents house, horn, face, and stable flies from emerging from treated manure. On top of taking care of fly emergence, the block delivers NRC recommended levels of minerals and vitamins.
The temps are rising here in the Midwest and the countdown to county and state fairs is getting smaller by the day, and show barn work is going into overdrive. As I get ready to hit the road for a busy summer judging shows, I thought this would be the perfect time to highlight some of the little things that I see from a judge’s angle that may help exhibitors get ready for their big day. The amount of juniors that are reading this off of our blog may be slim, so if you are a parent, livestock enthusiast, or just came here in search of agronomy news, please pass this on to a junior in your area that could benefit from an outside perspective.
In our previous blog, “Mold growth – is it eating away the value in your feed?” we covered the effects of mold, how it grows and the protection mold inhibitors provide. Although by definition, mold inhibitors have the same job of killing mold, you’ll learn that they are not all the same. Through understanding how Myco-Lock 500 NC works and stacks up against other mold inhibitors, you can see how Myco-Lock 500 NC is the product of choice for mold control.
Have you ever had feed that was hot to touch? Perhaps you have noticed a musty smell in your feed bag but saw no evidence of contamination? It sounds like an instance where mold growth struck again! Mold spores are not visible to the human eye, so although you don’t see the fuzzy white, green or black hair-like structures, mold may still be present.
With show season upon us, we are excited to announce that we’ve added another quality line of show products to our line-up; welcome Sunglo! No matter where you travel, no matter how big the show, Sunglo has held a prominent place in show ring preparation all across the nation. Just as our mission states, (Proudly serving agriculture with quality employees, products and services to help our customers be successful), adding Sunglo’s products gives our dealers and their show bound customers the tools for success. Our primary Sunglo lineup can be broken out into three main categories; cattle feed, pig feed and supplements.
Looking for an industrial grade absorbent that maximizes savings and safety? SpillFix does just that while requiring less product in the cleanup process. Here are three reasons mess makers can benefit from incorporating SpillFix into their cleanup arsenal.
New to our product lineup is the LevALERT bin level indicator. Now you can check your bin levels with two feet on the ground! With LevALERT’s highly visible yellow and black indicators, you can easily see bin levels regardless of time of day, from 300 feet away! Although no electricity is required, there are options for additional electric alert methods such as sounding horns or turning on lights. When used in conjunction with sensor and relay, LevALERT can also be used to control electric fill augers to prevent overfilling.
