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More American Cowman TipsFall calf marketing process should start in springApr 29, 2008,By Tim Petry, Livestock Marketing Economist, NDSU Extension Service Many cow-calf producers are finishing another successful spring calving season. Thoughts of marketing those new calves in the fall may be far from their minds... Range Science 101: Weed control options for pasturesApr 29, 2008,By Eric Mousel, South Dakota State University As you look forward to getting cows onto summer range, you might notice that a lot of the green you are seeing is weeds in your native range, especially cheatgrass and Japanese brome... Preconditioning Review: Is it for the average cow/calf producer?Apr 29, 2008,Source: Kent Anderson, DVM Preconditioning is an effort to prepare young cattle for the marketplace of optimal health and ability to withstand the stresses associated with leaving the home farm, passing through various trade channels, and adjusting to a new environment... New online service helps agtourism entitiesApr 22, 2008Your field of dreams may be for the public to come to your ranch or farm to enjoy a hayride, cut a Christmas tree, watch birds or partake in any number of outdoor activities... Order forage seed earlyApr 14, 2008If you expect to plant new pasture, hay, or even ornamental forages this spring, order your seeds early because many types are in short supply... Beware of grass tetany this springApr 7, 2008As spring approaches, grass tetany becomes a concern, cautions Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist. Grass tetany is caused by... Make pasture fertilizing payApr 1, 2008Spring is upon us and cool-season grass pastures soon will green-up. So it’s time to be thinking about fertilizing, says University of Nebraska forage Extension specialist Bruce Anderson... Be watchful of moldy forages for livestockMar 24, 2008Hay growers should be aware of possible toxicity issues in legumes and grasses, reminds Mike Murphy, a University of Minnesota veterinarian... Include drought plans in pasture lease agreementsMar 17, 2008Drought can really play havoc on pasture leases, says University of Nebraska forage Extension specialist Bruce Anderson. All too often, pasture leases fail to include ... Bull Breeding Soundness Exams: Do they Cost or Pay?Mar 10, 2008,By Dave Sparks, DVM, Purdue University There are three popular misconceptions about bull breeding soundness exams. The first is the idea that “He’s been getting calves for several years, why would he have a problem now?” Things change... Grass-Alfalfa Mix Better Than Pure AlfalfaMar 4, 2008Are you going to plant a new hay field next spring? Instead of automatically planting pure alfalfa, think about mixing some grass into your planting, suggests Bruce Anderson... Horse Nutrition Taught OnlineFeb 25, 2008Michigan State University offers an online course covering horse nutrition basics such as nutritional requirements, diseases affecting nutrition, feeding management, evaluating and balancing a ration and how horse behavior factors into feeding... Vet’s Advice: Preventing PinkeyeFeb 18, 2008,By W. Mark Hilton, BEEF Magazine Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), or pinkeye, is one of the most common diseases in cow-calf and stocker operations. Pinkeye is caused by... Appraisal Advice for your HorseFeb 11, 2008,By Kindra Gordon If you show or buy high dollar horses, documenting the value of horses you own can be important for several reasons. Obviously, if you are willingly selling the animal you’d like to have an idea on his value. But, you may need to know the horse’s fair market value if... New Book Highlights Harmful Plants For HorsesFeb 4, 2008A new book provides research-based information about 18 plants or groups of plants that may be poisonous to horses. Written by University of Minnesota experts, the 44-page book... |
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