Displaying 1 to 15 of 18 Publications
Feed Safety Basics for Veterinarians
by Cassandra Jones et al.
MF3548
Describes methods to reduce the risk from swine viruses and other highly contagious livestock diseases. Diseases can be spread by contaminated feed, surfaces such as feed mills, feed equipment, trucks, employee shoes, and similar contact points. Quarantine time, temperature, and anti-microbial feed additives can reduce the risk of pathogens surviving in feed. 4 pages, color.
Published Date: Jun 2021
Salmonella in Livestock Feed
by Cassandra Jones Olivia Harrison
MF3549
Publication describes strategies to decrease the spread of Salmonella disease in feed mills. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Jul 2021
Feed Mill Biosecurity for Feed Mill Managers
by Cassandra Jones et al.
MF3550
Publication describes strategies to reduce the risk of contamination of animal feed by organisms that produce disease such as viruses and bacteria. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Jul 2021
Feeding Low-Test-Weight and Sprouted Wheat
by Twig T. Marston Joel M. DeRouchey
MF2659
Wheat that has been downgraded is priced for feeding rather than milling. Cattle and swine feeders should consider using processed wheat that is unacceptable for milling. 4 p.Published Date: Aug 2004
Diet and Feed Management to Reduce Gaseous Emissions from Livestock Production
by Zifei Liu
MF3386
Gaseous emissions from livestock can be reduced through proper diet and feed management. This publication outlines principles and practices for achieving this goal. 4 pages, b/w.Published Date: Nov 2017
Evaluating Pellet Quality
by Charles Stark Adam Fahrenholz
MF3228
This publication describes techniques used to measure feed pellet quality. 4-page, color.Published Date: Jul 2015
Evaluating Particle Size of Feedstuffs
by Charles Stark Julie Kalivoda
MF3342
This publication describes the equipment and procedure used to evaluate feed particle size. Color, 4-page.Published Date: Nov 2016
Evaluating Feed Components and Finished Feeds
by Scott Baker Timothy J. Herrman
MF2037
Contains information pertaining to ingredient specifications, finished feed properties, types of assays to perform, and interpreting lab results.Revision Date: Oct 2001
Feed Biosecurity for Swine Producers
by Cassandra Jones et al.
MF3547
Questions and answers about feed mill biosecurity practices. 4-page, color.Published Date: Nov 2020
Leachate from Silage and Wet Feed Storage
by Joseph P. Harner III et al.
MF3542
As responsible stewards of the environment, producers need to remain aware of the risk of leachate from silage and other wet feed ingredient storages, and take appropriate steps to reduce and manage the leachate/runoff from feed storage and processing areas. This publication describes factors for consideration and best practices to implement. 4 pages, color.Published Date: Oct 2020
Composition and Feeding Value of Cottonseed Feed Products for Beef Cattle
by Dale A. Blasi Jim Drouillard
MF2538
Nutrient composition and feeding management of whole cottonseed, cottonseed meal and hulls. This will help beef producers use cottonseed by-products, reducing costs of production. 22 p.Published Date: May 2002
Wheat Middlings Composition, Feeding Value, and Storage Guidelines
by Dale A. Blasi Gerry Kuhl Keith C. Behnke
MF2353
Optimal storage conditions and feed value of wheat middlings for livestock consumption.Published Date: Aug 1998
Wheat Pasture in Kansas
by James P. Shroyer Dale L. Fjell Kevin C. Dhuyvetter
C713
Wheat in parts of Kansas can be grazed without detrimental effects on grain yield. This publication discusses considerations to grazing wheat.Revision Date: Apr 1993
International Soy Shipping: Frequently Asked Questions
by Allison K. Blomme et al.
MF3596
Publication includes several common questions about importation of soy products and provides a brief description of best practices for importing the feed ingredient. 4 pages, color.Published Date: May 2022
Nutritional Composition of Feedstuffs for Beef Cattle
MF3648
This publication summarizes the nutrient composition of feed ingredients for dietary formulation and evaluation for beef cattle. Feedstuffs considered commonly available to producers across Kansas are included, along with additional ingredients for which composition values are well documented. 12 pages, color.Published Date: Oct 2023
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