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The article discusses the process of transitioning cattle on to a grain diet. Topics discussed include the reason behind the need for a gradual move from a starch to a grain-based diet, the effects of cattle's diet on the microbial populations in their rumen and the health risks to the cattle of a sudden diet change. Also discussed are the factors to consider in choosing cattle feeds and the pros and cons of various types of feeds tried by researchers from the Iowa State University.

The article reports on the research findings that the detrimental effects of the symbiotic partner of fescue toxicosis last longer in cattle. It states that the beef producers are struggling on the management of endophyte-infected tall fescue in cattle as well as developed improved management strategies to control its negative effects. According to a new study conducted by James Klotz and colleagues, there is a noticeable stabilization and increase in blood flows in steers. INSET: The fescue problem keeps getting bigger.