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Welcome to the Microbasics SmartTube Blog where we provide content and insight on topics relating to Gastrointestinal Health and Wellness, the Immune System, Crop Science and Agricultural Environmental Sustainability!

by Mariah Gull

Raising Sheep with the Lister Family

Laura Lister grew up in Emery County, Utah, and had nothing to do with sheep until she met her husband in 2006. He grew up...
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by Mariah Gull

Blackstone Genetics - The nextGENeration

Zach Damrow grew up on a small farm in Wisconsin where they milked 25-30 Ayrshire and milking short horn cattle. The cattle were milked in...
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by Mariah Gull

Small Ruminant Nutrition

Small ruminants require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water just like any other animal. Energy is usually the most limiting nutrient, and protein typically the...
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by Mariah Gull

Supplementation of Active Dry Yeast

Direct fed microbial (DFM) products are one possible avenue to improve animal health during the transition period. Active dry yeasts (ADY) are one subset of...
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by Mariah Gull

Understanding Peak Milk

Peak milk is used to measure the success of the dry period and early lactation nutrition and management. When nutrient needs for both the fetus...
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