Feed

Measuring the Effects of Dry Matter in Beef Cattle

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

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

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

Salmonella in Livestock Feed

by Cassandra Jones Olivia Harrison

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

Feeding Low-Test-Weight and Sprouted Wheat

by Twig T. Marston Joel M. DeRouchey

MF2659

Wheat that has been downgraded is priced for feeding rather than milling. Cattle and swine feeders should consider using processed wheat that is unacceptable for milling. 4 p.

Published Date: Aug 2004

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

Evaluating Pellet Quality

by Adam Fahrenholz Charles Stark

MF3228

This publication describes techniques used to measure feed pellet quality. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2015

Evaluating Particle Size of Feedstuffs

by Charles Stark Julie Kalivoda

MF3342

This publication describes the equipment and procedure used to evaluate feed particle size. Color, 4-page.

Published Date: Nov 2016

Evaluating Feed Components and Finished Feeds

by Timothy J. Herrman Scott Baker

MF2037

Contains information pertaining to ingredient specifications, finished feed properties, types of assays to perform, and interpreting lab results.

Revision Date: Oct 2001

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

Composition and Feeding Value of Cottonseed Feed Products for Beef Cattle

by Dale A. Blasi Jim Drouillard

MF2538

Nutrient composition and feeding management of whole cottonseed, cottonseed meal and hulls. This will help beef producers use cottonseed by-products, reducing costs of production. 22 p.

Published Date: May 2002