2068 - Birds on the Move...Nutrition for Healthy Cows and Calves
Agriculture Today · Kansas State University
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Show Notes
- Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration
- Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf
- Changes in the Holstein Breed
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Bird Migration: Today's show kicks off with part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they explain what triggers birds to migrate and how they make the trip.
00:12:05 – Nutrition Changes for the Cow and Calf: Gregg Hanzlicek, K-State veterinarian, keeps the show rolling as he highlights the changes in energy and protein needs for cows and common causes of weak or stillborn calves.
00:23:05 – Changes in the Holstein Breed: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show discussing changes that we've seen in the Holstein breed over the last 20 years and whether to expect more changes down the road.
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