The concept of fetal programming has been evolving in the beef industry for several decades as more research is done.
Dams fed mineral supplements when pregnant had calves with an advantage in weight gain and ribeye area, said Dr. Jason Sewell, cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition.
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