NDSU beef research report available
Cattle producers can replace some hay with a limited-intake distillers dried grain supplement without negatively affecting cow or calf performance, North Dakota State University have researchers found.
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Tips to design low-cost cattle handling facilities
Lynn Johnson, a Polk County beef farmer and grazing planner for the NW Wisconsin Graziers Network, recently hosted a cattle-handling demonstration and pasture walk on his farm north of Range, near Turtle Lake, WI.
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Calves and carryover effects of toxic fescue
Cattle buyers often discount calves based on their perceptions of how well they will perform during subsequent production phases. “Fescue” calves are such a situation.
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In livestock production, timing is everything
In livestock management, timing is everything. Even the smallest off-tempo step can ripple into a larger effect on performance, and ultimately, the bottom line.
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Extended drought raises potential health issues
The extended drought being experienced across most of Kansas has reacquainted livestock producers and veterinarians with many drought-related problems.
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September beef management calendar
Follow these beef management tips for your spring and fall calving herds.
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The economic value of value-added programs for beef calves
K-State livestock economist Ted Schroeder summarizes two new K-State studies, which together provide a clearer idea of the economic value of value-added programs for beef calves
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Preconditioning Beef Calves: The numbers don’t lie!
Calf preconditioning reduce calf health risk, encourages repeat buying and increases farm income.
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Preparing calves for their future
Cattle handling early on can affect your long term reputation as a supplier of highly sought after feeder cattle.
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Cattle management techniques to help producers during volatility
K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner shares information he presented at the recent K-State Beef Conference on ranch management in persistent drought conditions, with an emphasis on supplemental feeding management and limit-feeding beef cows.
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Fenceline low stress weaning
Spring calving herds across the Midwest and Southwest will soon be planning to wean the calves. Some producers may wean the calves from young or thin cows during late September in order to regain some body condition before winter adds to the nutrient requirements.
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- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
