Livestock

2020 Archive

Winter Cow Supplementation: Protein and Energy Explained

Know when to invest in protein or in energy to meet a cow’s nutritional requirements during winter.

Plan Your Winter Cattle Feeding Program and Save Money

Develop a cost-effective winter feeding program to meet a cow’s protein and energy requirements while saving money.

Noble Research Institute Celebrates 75 Years

ARDMORE, Okla. — Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of Noble Research Institute and the beginning of a year-long celebration of agricultural producers, the land that provides...

Stocker Cattle Transitioning to Wheat Pasture May Not Need Supplement

Providing a high-energy supplement to cattle transitioning to wheat pasture does not result in sustained, extra weight gain in the long run, according to research.

Price Protection Can Help Cattle Producers in Volatile Markets

Hedging and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) are two ways to protect prices for cattle during market fluctuations seen during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Tall Fescue for Grazing Livestock: Researchers Look to Improve Nutrition

Tall fescue with improved forage quality and palatability may result from research into leaf softness.

Prepare for Drought With Regenerative Ag Mindset

Regenerative agriculture cattle producers are better prepared during drought to adjust stocking rates and make proactive decisions on the ranch.

Nutrient Synchrony: Protein and Energy Working Together

Cattle gut health, the purpose of supplementation, requires us to think about the interconnectedness of protein and energy.

Hicks Wins First Place in 2020 Junior Beef Contest

Noble Research Institute Junior Beef Excellence Program recognizes the carcass merit of steers exhibited at the junior livestock shows by 4-H and FFA members in 14 south-central Oklahoma counties.

The Search for Forage-Efficient Cows

A study suggests that current selection tools, such as genomic testing and expected progeny differences (EPDs), for feed intake should be useful in selecting low-intake replacement females for forage-based production systems.

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