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The biggest performance losses aren't always the ones you can see.

In feedlot cattle, the effects of stress and immune challenges often go unnoticed until the animals reach the end of the production cycle. By then, the opportunity to recover lost performance has already passed.

In this Feed Smarter Spot, Professor Ronaldo Cook explains why monitoring cattle throughout the feeding period—not just at arrival and harvest—is essential for improving feedlot efficiency. He also discusses the need for practical, low-stress technologies that can help identify performance losses earlier.

▶️ Watch the video to learn why earlier insights can lead to better decisions.

Date

August 05, 2026

Channel

Ruminant and silage biosolutions

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