Management
Midwest states issue heat stress warnings for cattle
06/27/2012 4:26:55 PM
Heat stress maps show farmers should take steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their cattle as Midwest and southern states have heat forecasted at emergency levels. ...
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Prevention is key for seedstock breeder
06/25/2012 10:54:32 AM
With 70 years of experience, the Anderson family knows that fall calving and a sound vaccination program can help conquer the rough geography and climate of Eastern Oregon. And after some trial and error, they also discovered a niche in the seedstock business.
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Take steps to mitigate livestock heat stress
06/25/2012 10:10:00 AM
This week looks to present a high risk for extreme livestock heat stress. The combination of high temperatures and humidities and low wind speeds create conditions that can place livestock in danger. ...
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Calving season: The first 21 days
06/22/2012 11:05:24 AM
Several studies have quantified the different advantages that calves born during the first 21 days of the calving season have over those that are born later. ...
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K-State vet outlines blue-green algae, other threats to cattle
06/20/2012 12:10:00 PM
Dry farm fields and pastures are not the only challenges agricultural producers are facing so far this summer. Warmer-than-usual weather and a lack of precipitation are also contributing to disease threats to livestock. ...
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Cow-calf corner: Reviewing last spring's calving records 
06/19/2012 12:25:55 PM
Glenn Selk explains why this is a good time of year to look at last spring's calving records and note some changes that can be made to improve next year's calving season. ...
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Rebuilding the beef herd program July 26 in Lampasas, Texas
06/16/2012 8:15:00 AM
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service continues its Rebuilding the Beef Herd educational workshop series on July 26 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau office, 1793 North U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas. ...
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Disease issues challenge summer fun
06/20/2012 3:07:46 PM
Cattle producers need to be vigilant this summer to prevent disease in the cow herd this summer. Here are three specific health conditions to be aware of during these next few months. ...
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Cow-calf corner: Preg checking heifers
06/12/2012 12:29:01 PM
This week, Glenn Selk looks at the importance of pregnancy checks for heifers in their first breeding season. ...
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Weaning fall-born calves (remember to plan for water needs)
06/11/2012 9:50:43 AM
Many cow/calf operations with fall-born calves will wean the calves in mid to late June. Weaning during very hot summer weather is stressful enough to the calves. ...
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Financing herd rebuilding after the 2011 drought
06/02/2012 6:55:00 AM
The drought of 2011 had long-lasting impacts on cow-calf producers in the U.S. Southern Plains. ...
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Plan for drought before it happens
05/29/2012 1:21:15 PM
With just a couple of days left in May, it appears that the January-May period will be the warmest on record in Oklahoma. ...
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Ask the expert: Mixing cows from drought-stricken ranches
10/19/2012
We’re buying young cow from drought stricken ranches and moving them to ours. Do we co-mingle or segregate for how long?
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