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A nutraceutical is defined as a product isolated or purified from feeds that is demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. Indeed selenium (Se) is an essential nutrient in that selenium deficiency is associated with increased incidences of retained fetal membranes, clinical mastitis, calf mortality and increased milk somatic cell counts (SCC). Selenium supplementation in Se-deficient diets reduces the incidence of these clinical...
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It was a little rancher know-how and access to the world's best feed that put Alberta beef on the map. Now, University of Alberta researchers are not only putting beef on a map of a different kind, they're building it. Stephen Moore, head of the Bovine Genome Program in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, has led a U of A contingent in helping to complete a biological map that is critical for the sequencing of the bovine genome. It is hoped this physical...
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Over the last three decades, our emphasis in ration formulation has shifted from only milk volume and fat to include milk protein percentage and yield. In recent years more precise mathematical approaches have now allowed us to improve models of nutrient use tremendously. They will be used more frequently in the future for support of decisions not only on the nutrition of cattle, but for other aspects including farm economics and environmental impact. Feeding management has...
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International Protein Sires (IPS) expanded their growing and prominent sire lineup according to Ron Sersland, President and CEO. Three additional bulls with exciting credentials were activated for marketing by IPS. Two were graduates of the IPS young sire sampling program. 6HO976 MR MONARCH has a noteworthy type proof of +2.18. He is sired by the breed’s leading icon, Durham. MR MONARCH ’s dam,...
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The Semex Alliance is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Photo Contest . We’re looking for new, exciting photos to use in Semex promotions such as Semex calendars, posters, brochures, our website and much more. In 2006 over 270 photographs, from five Canadian provinces, four US States, Australia, South Africa, Costa Rica and Germany vied for top honours. This year our categories are as follows: ...
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