The Interaction of Nutrition and Health in Beef Cows by Matt Hersom

“…Therefore, the past and present nutritional status serves as an immune function modulator in cattle that can influence the performance and reproduction of beef cattle. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Matt Hersom and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2014. …”
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Basic Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cows by Matt Hersom

“…AN190, an 11-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, discusses the basic nutrients that are required for production and provides tables indicating diet concentration and daily intake requirements of key nutrients for beef cattle. …”
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Considerations for Selecting a Bull by Martha Thomas, Matt Hersom

“…AN218, a 3-page fact sheet by Martha Thomas and Matt Hersom, lists factors to consider for selecting a bull, one of the largest decisions dictating carcass merit for the subsequent calves. …”
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Feedstuff Considerations for Feeding Bulls by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…AN210, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, assists beef cattle producers in feedstuff selection, addressing the whole cottonseed and gossypol issue, and organic vs. inorganic mineral program. …”
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Growing Calf and Show Steer Feed Management by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…AN254, a 9-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, details feeds, feed management, and nutrient requirements for growing cattle with a view towards successful development of a quality show calf. …”
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Creating Interest in Learners by Matt Benge, Amy Harder

“…AEC-393, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Benge and Amy Harder, describes the “Interest Approach” to classroom instruction, methods for creating interest, and natural impulses that may be appealed to in teaching to help create interest. …”
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Nutritional Management of Bulls by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“… AN211, a 6-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, defines several nutritional time frames in the lifespan of a bull to ensure appropriate nutritional management for long-term reproductive success of the beef cow herd. …”
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Water Nutrition and Quality Considerations for Cattle by Matt Hersom, Sonja Crawford

“… AN-195, a 4-page factsheet by Matt Hersom and Sonja Crawford, discusses water quality management issues for cattle, how to estimate water intake, quality factors such as pH, salinity, nitrates and nitrites, and contaminants and toxic elements. …”
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Navigating the Unprecedented: Working Remotely Unexpectedly by Matt Sowcik, Megan Stein

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Corn Gluten Feed for Beef Cattle by Bob Myer, Matt Hersom

“… AN-201, a 4-page fact sheet by Bob Myer and Matt Hersom, provides beef cattle producers with basic information about this co-product of wet-corn milling industry that is readily available in the southeastern USA — utilization, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. …”
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Factors that Affect Calf Selling Price at Marketing by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…Written by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2012. …”
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Implants for Cow-Calf and Stocker Beef Cattle by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…Written by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2015. …”
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Application of Ionophores in Cattle Diets by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…Ionophores decrease incidence of coccidiosis, bloat, and acidosis in cattle. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2012. …”
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Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle III: Match the Diet to the Cattle Requirements by Matt Hersom, Jeffrey N. Carter

“…Revised! AN188, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides realistic examples from different productive states to demonstrate the function of rumen microorganisms and the differences in the nutrient profile of feedstuffs. …”
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Total Protein Requirement of Beef Cattle II: Protein Components by Matt Hersom, Jeffrey N. Carter

“…Revised! AN168, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides information on protein components and the qualitative differences in the value of the protein in various feedstuffs. …”
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Strategies for Cost-Effective Supplementation of Beef Cattle by Matt Hersom, W. E. Kunkle

“…Written by Matt Hersom and W.E. Kunkle, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2011. …”
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Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle III: Match the Diet to the Cattle Requirements by Matt Hersom, Jeffrey N. Carter

“… AN188, a 4-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, is the third of a three-part series on protein requirements of beef cattle. …”
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What Does It Cost to Develop a Replacement Heifer? by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich

“…AN238, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, highlights the important considerations, requirements, and inputs for developing a replacement heifer. …”
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Biosecurity and Biological Risk Management for Livestock Enterprises by Matt Hersom, Max Irsik, Todd Thrift

“… AN-194, a 6-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, Max Irsik, and Todd Thrift, describes biosecurity and biological risk management practices, basic biosecurity and BRM management practices, disease transmission routes, enterprise security, reasons to have a BRM plan, and biosecurity best management practices. …”
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Preconditioning Calves Using Co-products by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich

“…This publication will focus on the nutrition, feedstuff considerations, and performance potential for different co-product options in preconditioning management. This 10-page fact sheet was written by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, and published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2011. …”
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