Over the last three decades, South Texas cattle producer Bob McCan has discovered more about his rangeland and pasture conditions from analyzing manure than any academic paper or ranch consultation could provide.
McCan is one of many producers nationwide who rely on Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab, GAN Lab, to transform manure analysis into actionable insights. By providing precise data on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands, the lab empowers producers to make informed decisions that improve efficiency, enhance land stewardship and reduce costs.
“We’re able to see the level of nutrition our cattle are getting throughout the year and tailor our supplemental programs—whether that be vitamin and mineral packages or additional feeding,” McCan said. “This helps us to better forecast management needs and optimize efficiency on the ranch.”
