By Connie Sieh Groop Results from a recently published study at North Dakota State University point to the need for enhanced nutrition during gestation for cows. Results showed a 36 lb. increase in calf weight at weaning time.  In December, NDSU published a study titled, “Effects of providing vitamin and mineral supplementation throughout gestation on subsequent F1 replacement heifer liver and muscle oxygen consumption and mitochondrial function throughout pregnancy.” The aim of this fetal programming research study was to evaluate the effects of maternal vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy. The Purina product used in this NDSU study is a...

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