Alleviating heat stress in cattle feedlots

K-State feedlot nutritionist Chris Reinhardt talks about mitigating heat stress in feedlot cattle, by properly preparing feeding pens before summer takes hold. This includes mounding the lot to improve air flow and using shades to reduce solar exposure.

1. Cattle on Feed numbers remain lower
2. Calculating the success of an A.I. program
3. Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
4. Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
5. University workshops address workforce management issues
6. Producers should examine pastures for post-tornado debris

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
3. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
4. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
5. Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
6. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL

1. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
2. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
3. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
4. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
5. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
6. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower