In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of ruminant nutrition. Our guest, Dr. Megan Van Emon, an Extension Beef Cattle Specialist and Professor at Montana State University, talks about the importance of fall nutrition for cows, particularly in preparation for the harsh winter months. Weather patterns and conditions vary, implying the necessity of a flexible and responsive feeding strategy. The level of winter preparedness, however, must remain mindful of the climatic conditions predicted for the upcoming season. As with any situation dealing with nature, farmers must always be ready to adapt to different weather patterns. "One of the important things to consider is saving high-quality alfalfa-based or legume-based forage crops for later in the season. The better the nutrition, the better the calf crop, and the healthier the calves will be, resulting in better calf vigor."What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:16) Introduction and professional background(03:57) Fall cattle nutrition (07:23) Hay crop issues and impact on winter months(08:25) Importance of high-quality forage crops into the calving process(11:27) Calving season considerations(17:53) Final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Megan Van EmonExperience:Extension Beef Cattle Specialist & Associate Professor at Montana State UniversityBackground:B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Purdue University)M.Sc., Ruminant Nutrition (Purdue University)Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (North Dakota State University)Connect with the guest!The Feed Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Evonik- Eastman𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Feed Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Feed Science Podcast Show

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