Livestock Health, Disease & Nutrition

Breeds of Livestock Website

The Department of Animal Science at OSU provides one of the premiere sites globally that offers information on breeds of livestock throughout the world.

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Minerals for Horses: Calcium and Phosphorus

By Kris Hiney. Learn about the most commonly talked about minerals that are often deficient in equine nutrition, Ca and P.

Hay Horses Livestock Livestock Health, Disease & Nutrition Livestock Nutrition Pastures Pastures & Forage

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Nutritive Value of Feeds

By Paul Beck, David Lalman and Alexi Moehlenpah. To ensure their animal's diets are balanced nutritionally, producers must know available feed nutrient composition, physical and digestive characteristics and the animal's nutrient requirements.

Beef Cattle Livestock Livestock Health, Disease & Nutrition Livestock Nutrition Pastures & Forage Silage

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Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle

This circular describes dry matter intake, protein, and energy needs of various classes of beef cattle.

Beef Cattle Livestock Livestock Health, Disease & Nutrition Livestock Nutrition

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Body Condition Scoring of Cows

By David Lalman and Daniel Stein. Learn about body condition scoring of beef cows.

Beef Cattle Livestock Livestock Health & Disease Livestock Health, Disease & Nutrition Livestock Nutrition

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Oklahoma Quality Beef Network VAC-45 Program Requirements

Learn about the requirements for the VAC-45 program provided by the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network.