Intake of low-quality forage (LQF) in the absence of protein supplementation fails to meet ruminal microbial nitrogen requirements, decreasing forage utilization and animal performance. Supplementation of both protein and starch is used to ameliorate the…

A mathematical tool was designed for estimating the daily gain of medium- to large-frame stocker cattle grazing bermudagrass pasture in the southeastern US. This tool can predict stocker performance satisfactorily by accounting for daily changes in forage…

Ruminant livestock systems are an integral part of agricultural and rural communities globally which provide high quality nutritious food and a plethora of other socio-economic services. However, the impact that ruminant livestock systems can have on…