Your Cart

SmartTube Blog

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!

Mobility Matters: Managing Lameness for Health and Performance

by Mariah Gull

Mobility Matters: Managing Lameness for Health and Performance

Lameness in feedlot cattle is a significant health and economic concern, affecting not only animal welfare but also producer. The costs associated with lameness accumulate...
Read more
Recap of 2025 Dairy West Meeting: Dairy Promotion and Nutrition Programs

by Mariah Gull

Recap of 2025 Dairy West Meeting: Dairy Promotion and Nutrition Programs

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Dairy West meeting in Boise Idaho.  It was a great couple of days chatting with dairy...
Read more
How Many Replacement Heifers Do You Really Need To Keep?

by Mariah Gull

How Many Replacement Heifers Do You Really Need To Keep?

In today's dairy industry, managing heifer inventory strategically is essential for profitability. Overproduction of heifers can strain resources, while too few replacements may risk herd...
Read more
Improving Feeder Cattle Profitability in Modern Markets

by Thomas Kane-Berman

Improving Feeder Cattle Profitability in Modern Markets

Record-setting beef prices in 2025, combined with the lowest national cattle inventories in decades, have raised the stakes for every animal brought into a backgrounding...
Read more
Keeping a Family Milk Cow - Interview with Jody Camilletti

by Mariah Gull

Keeping a Family Milk Cow - Interview with Jody Camilletti

Jody Camiletti was born, raised, and currently lives in northwest Colorado where she ranches with her husband. The Camiletti’s run yearling cattle on their land...
Read more