March Is National Nutrition Month
Nutrition is something we should focus on all year long and through all stages of life, but we can use this month as a friendly reminder about the importance of making good choices
Tips, Tricks for Choosing Healthy Snacks
It’s important to find the right snack that fits your eating style and activity level
National Nutrition Month Turns 50. How Would You Fare On MyPlate Test?
Make good choices.
It’s a favorite piece of advice teachers give their students. It also works well for deciding what foods we eat and how much exercise we fit into our schedule.
Winter Weather and Livestock Nutrition
We have had a taste of winter weather recently and it’s a good time to remind livestock owners that winter weather conditions have an impact on an animal’s nutritional requirement. Cold temperatures, cold rains, snow, and muddy conditions can all significantly increase the energy requirement of livestock. All animals have a thermo neutral zone, that is, a range in temperature over which the animal is most comfortable and is not under any temperature stress. This is the temperature range that is considered optimum for body maintenance, animal performance and health. The lower boundary