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Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions

published: October 7th 2008
source: University of Arkansas

Question: How do I feed my cattle during drought conditions?

    Answer: See Example Feeding Programs for Drought Conditions (PDF) for the information you need.

Question. Can I feed cottonseed meal to my young bulls?

    Answer. Read Feeding Cottonseed Meal to Developing Bulls for more information.

Question. How is TDN (total digestible nutrient) calculated on my forage or feed analysis?

    Answer: Check out Forage or Feed Identification Numbers and TDN Equations (PDF) for the answer.

Question. How do I collect a hay sample for analysis?

    Answer. Tips on Collecting Hay Samples for Nutrient Analysis has instructions on collecting hay samples.

Question. How do I collect a pasture sample for analysis?

    Answer. Tips on Collecting Pasture Samples for Nutrient Analysis has instructions on collecting pasture samples.

Question. How do I collect a silage sample for analysis?

    Answer. Tips on Collecting Silage Samples for Nutrient Analysis has instructions on collecting silage samples.

Question. How do I submit a sample for analysis to the UA Agricultural Services Lab in Fayetteville?

    Answer. Submitting a Forage Sample for Nutrient Analysis has the information.

Question. Where can I send feedstuff samples for mycotoxin (aflatoxin/mold) analysis?

    Answer. Information on mycotoxins (aflatoxin/mold) can be found at Mycotoxin Analysis of Feedstuffs.

Question. Where can I send mixed grain samples for nutrient analysis?

    Answer. Information on submitting these samples can be found at Submitting Mixed Grain Samples for Nutrient Analysis.

Question. Can I feed whole corn instead of ground or chopped corn?

    Answer. Information on feeding corn can be found at Whole versus Chopped or Ground Corn as an Energy Source.

Question. What impact does high starch versus high fiber supplements have on forage intake and digestion?

    Answer. Starch versus Highly Digestible Fiber as a Supplemental Energy Source has the information to answer this question.

Question. Can I use supplements containing urea when feeding low quality hay?

    Answer. Using Urea as a Protein Supplement has the information.

Question. Will protein supplementation improve the intake and digestibility of my hay?

    Answer. Information for this question can be found at Protein Supplements and Hay Intake.