Support Nutrition of Cows for Better Performing Calves

Limb development occurs as early as day 25 of gestation, followed by the development of organs including pancreas, liver, adrenal glands, lungs, thyroid, spleen, brain, thymus, and kidneys. [...]it is likely that these cows will calve at a low body condition score," says Dr. Philipe Model, University of Florida. The offspring from the group receiving essential fatty acids had increased weight gains and intramuscular fat deposition when exposed to high-energy feedlot rations.