The Gut: Challenges and Contributions to Livestock Production

It is no secret that producers are concerned about gut health more than ever before. But why? On the one hand, the gut is where feeds are digested and nutrients are absorbed. Without proper nutrient absorption, livestock won’t stay healthy and live up to performance expectations. On the other hand, the digestive system is the […]

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Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: What’s the difference?

Despite the similarity in their names, probiotics and prebiotics have significant differences. Probiotics contain microorganisms intended to be alive at the time they are consumed. This adds “good” microbes to the animal’s gut. However, because probiotics are living, they are delicate and often do not have a good shelf life. Prebiotics, on the other hand, […]

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How to Increase Herd Health with Prebiotics

Animal health and nutrition are top of mind to livestock producers when it comes to raising a healthy, wholesome product for today’s consumers. That’s why producers are constantly looking for ways to be more efficient and provide natural alternatives to keeping their livestock healthy. A management decision that includes feeding a prebiotic is just one […]

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Precision Nutrition Amaferm

In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Evans, discussing how Amaferm improved his cow/calf operation in Lagrange, Wyoming. WHAT TO EXPECT DAIRY BEEF EQUINE SHEEP & GOATS SWINE POULTRY CANINE […]

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