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Beef Cow Nutrient Requirements — Keys for Successful Feeding

by Jason M. Warner Justin Waggoner

MF3726

This publication discusses the primary factors influencing the nutrient requirements of beef cows.  4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2026

Managing Beef Cows During Cold Stress

by Jason M. Warner Justin Waggoner

MF3684

This publication explores what is cold to a cow?, What nutrients should be increased and by how much?, and how should the feeding program be adjusted? 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2025

Importance of Dry Matter in Beef Cattle Diets

by Jason M. Warner Brandon J. Fraser

MF3675

This publication outlines what dry matter is, how the terms DM and as-fed (AF) are determined, the appropriate usage of these terms, and examples of the typical DM of feedstuffs. Although this publication is written regarding beef cattle nutrition, the fundamentals discussed apply to feeding scenarios for dairy cattle and small ruminants, in addition to any species in which feedstuff DM content varies. Color, four pages.

 

Published Date: Mar 2025

Measuring the Effects of Dry Matter in Beef Cattle

by Jason M. Warner Brandon J. Fraser

MF3676

This publication covers how dry matter is determined on the farm or ranch, how variation in DM influences the composition of a diet, and the implications DM can have on the economics of a nutrition program. Color, 4 pages.

Published Date: Mar 2025

Nutritional Composition of Feedstuffs for Beef Cattle

by Jason M. Warner

MF3648

This publication summarizes the nutrient composition of feed ingredients for dietary formulation and evaluation for beef cattle. Feedstuffs considered commonly available to producers across Kansas are included, along with additional ingredients for which composition values are well documented. 12 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2023

Managing the Prussic Acid Hazard in Sorghum

by Shelby M. Gruss et al.

MF3607

Publication describes best practices for grazing and feeding livestock to reduce the risk from a toxin. Sorghum and related plants can produce a poison, prussic acid. Prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), can cause acute toxicity and death. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2022

International Soy Shipping: Frequently Asked Questions

by Allison K. Blomme et al.

MF3596

Publication includes several common questions about importation of soy products and provides a brief description of best practices for importing the feed ingredient. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: May 2022

Salmonella in Livestock Feed

by Olivia Harrison Cassandra Jones

MF3549

Publication describes strategies to decrease the spread of Salmonella disease in feed mills. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2021

Feed Mill Biosecurity for Feed Mill Managers

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3550

Publication describes strategies to reduce the risk of contamination of animal feed by organisms that produce disease such as viruses and bacteria. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2021

Feed Safety Basics for Veterinarians

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3548

Describes methods to reduce the risk from swine viruses and other highly contagious livestock diseases. Diseases can be spread by contaminated feed, surfaces such as feed mills, feed equipment, trucks, employee shoes, and similar contact points. Quarantine time, temperature, and anti-microbial feed additives can reduce the risk of pathogens surviving in feed. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2021

Feed Biosecurity for Swine Producers

by Cassandra Jones et al.

MF3547

Questions and answers about feed mill biosecurity practices. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2020

Leachate from Silage and Wet Feed Storage

by Joseph P. Harner III et al.

MF3542

As responsible stewards of the environment, producers need to remain aware of the risk of leachate from silage and other wet feed ingredient storages, and take appropriate steps to reduce and manage the leachate/runoff from feed storage and processing areas. This publication describes factors for consideration and best practices to implement. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2020

Blister Beetles in Kansas

by Holly N. Davis Robert J. Whitworth

MF959

Information on blister beetles and their agricultural significance in Kansas. Addresses adverse effects of blister beetles on horses, poisoning symptoms, and how to avoid feeding contaminated hay. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2019

Grazing Management: Toxic Plants

by Jaymelynn Farney

MF3244

Cover crops are gaining popularity as annual forages but may pose risks for grazing livestock. This publication describes animal health problems associated with certain species. 8-page, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2018

Diet and Feed Management to Reduce Gaseous Emissions from Livestock Production

by Zifei Liu

MF3386

Gaseous emissions from livestock can be reduced through proper diet and feed management. This publication outlines principles and practices for achieving this goal. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2017