Feeding cattle for resilency under stress By: Dr. Neil Michael, Manager, Ruminant Technical Services, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production
Keeping every animal out of the sick pen is the holy grail of the cattle feeder—constantly sought after, but seldom achieved. Considering the myriad of stresses facing feedlot cattle—trucking across perhaps hundreds of miles, adjusting to new pen mates and coping with inclement weather—it’s no wonder that cattle are susceptible to disease-causing pathogens. Although it’s impossible to prevent every stressor or eliminate all pathogens from the environment, producers can help cattle respond to these challenges by supporting immunity through gut health.
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