Stuff You Should Know:
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04/29/97

• Effects of copper or iron on calf immune response in the presence of high molybdenum levels.

10/29/96

• Using high NPN protein (Urea) based supplements on range cows may actually cause weight loss.

08/01/96

• Use liver biopsy to check for your cow's trace mineral levels.
• Liver abscesses may be reduced by vaccination for leukotoxoid.
• Papers presented at the Western Sectional Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science.

07/15/96

• Feeding fat and forage in place of grain.
• Feeding high energy diets to wintering cows greatly reduces costs.
• The NRC (National Research Council) changes protein requirements.