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CUTTING OUT STARTER DIETS A common question our Nutrition Advisors are asked is what are the economic and physical costs of cutting out starter diets? A good rule of thumb is that 5 pounds of lost gain in the nursery phase of a pig's life becomes 25 pounds of lost gain at the market. Pigs are much more efficient at...

TIME TO THINK ABOUT FLY CONTROL Written by Carter Jensen, Livestock Nutrition Advisor. Why Use Fly Control? Many producers may be wondering, “Why should I use fly control?” The simple answer is, to raise healthier animals with a better rate of gain. Did you know that the number one pest threat on pastures is flies? A study at the University of Oklahoma...

Why use fly control? Many producers may be wondering, “Why should I use fly control?” The simple answer is, to raise healthier animals with a better rate of gain. Did you know that the number one pest threat on pastures is flies? A study at the University of Oklahoma State found that cattle fed fly control saw a 15.8% increase...