Livestock water quality FAQs
Why do I need to be concerned about water quality in a drought?
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Good management can reduce incidence of heat stress in cattle
Understanding and avoiding heat stress in cattle can be a valuable management tool in Oklahoma, where most areas of the state experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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BeefTalk: Let cattle rest and check water and check water again
There are days when finding bright spots is hard because the beef industry is in a bit of a tough spot. Things will work out, but, for today, it is tough.
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Jolley: Dr. Leah Dorman, animal antibiotics and public health
The use of antibiotics on the farm has been a not-so-slowly simmering issue for a long time. I remember first discussing it 15 years ago with representatives of a few of the larger pharmaceutical companies.
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Hot cows? There’s an app for that
Dairy farmers will soon have a new tool to monitor and prevent heat stress in their cows – their iPhone. With a new app designed especially for monitoring heat stress in cows, livestock producers can try to minimize possible problems.
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Heat stress can reduce pregnancy rates
The effects of heat stress on reproductive performance of beef cows have been discussed by many animal scientists in a variety of ways.
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Blue-green algae a concern for livestock
Already this summer there have been reports of blue-green algae blooms in Iowa ponds, prompting farmers to pay close attention to grazing and water resource location for their livestock.
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Stretch pastures in drought conditions
As the drought continues, cattle producers are asking how to stretch their pastures. Two major techniques may be pursued, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Denise Schwab.
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Strategies to manage cows in dry conditions
As dry conditions continue, cattle producers need to look at numerous management practices to help stretch their feed supply and maintain performance and reproduction in the cow herd. Iowa State University Extension beef program specialist Denise Schwab offers a few strategies that may help.
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Cow-Calf Corner: Late-summer deworming benefits
Cow-Calf Corner is a collection of timely management tips of interest to cow-calf producers in Oklahoma. This week, Glenn Selk explains the benefits of late-summer deworming of stocker cattle and replacement heifers.
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Producers still need to watch for signs of heat stress in lives
While Ohio’s heat wave with multiple 100 degree days has subsided, livestock producers still need to watch for heat stress symptoms in their herds as animals continue to deal with temperature swings and drought, say two Ohio State University Extension experts.
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