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Temple’s Top Animal Handling TipsOct 22, 2007,By Kindra Gordon Animal behaviorist and Colorado State University professor Temple Grandin has built a career on sensing how livestock react when being handled. Here’s her quick list of do’s and don’ts for you and your crew when you are rounding up the herd:... The Borrower-Lender Relationship: A Two-Way StreetOct 15, 2007One of the most critical decisions a business person makes is choosing a lender. Because the agricultural industry depends on the sound use of credit to finance real estate, production assets, and operating activities, a good relationship between borrower and lender is important for business success... Grazing corn stalks? Here are some ways to add efficiencyOct 8, 2007Corn harvest is nearly in full swing. When corn stalks become available for grazing, several decisions need to be made. For starters, how soon should you move cows to stalks?... Needle KnowledgeOct 1, 2007As you prepare to administer vaccinations, be knowledgeable about needle usage as well. New needles are recommended for ... September good time to control Sericea LespedezaSep 24, 2007Late summer/early fall can be a good time to treat sericea lespedeza with herbicides, according to Walt Fick, Kansas State University (K-State) Research and Extension range management specialist... Wisconsin Web Site Helps Locate ForagesSep 17, 2007A Web site developed by the University of Wisconsin Extension Grains Team is helping connect hay buyers and sellers... Preparing for Disasters, Call 2-1-1Sep 10, 2007Fires ... floods ... hurricanes ... Sometimes the best way to survive a disaster – natural or otherwise – is to get out of its way. But evacuation plans shouldn't be spur-of-the-moment... Learn about horse behavior through online classSep 4, 2007Michigan State University’s My Horse University (MHU) online curricula offer useful tools for individuals who want to learn more about selecting and evaluating horses and understanding horse welfare and behavior... 10 Vaccination TipsAug 27, 2007Vaccinations are an important key to proper animal health, and herd health management. And, to ensure that vaccination is as effective as possible, proper vaccine handling and administration... California offers beef guide for small operationsAug 20, 2007The New Fundamentals of Beef Management from the University of California is a handy guide developed specifically for small-scale operations, and includes everything you need to know to get started... EPA website launchedAug 13, 2007The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently launched a new Web site for ag producers. The site contains a useful search tool... Pasture-Management Ideas For AugustAug 6, 2007Twig Marston, Kansas State University Extension beef specialist, offers these tips for managing pastures and cow herds in August... Lookout for blue-green algaeJul 30, 2007The North Dakota State University Extension Service's water quality associate urges producers to watch for green to blue-green scum or a gelatinous mass on the surface of their livestock's fresh water supplies... Beware of foot rot in wet conditionsJul 23, 2007Foot rot is an ongoing problem, especially in the early summer. ... Ammoniating wheat strawJul 16, 2007If planning ammoniated wheat straw for winter needs, Kansas State researchers offer the following tips to keep in mind... |
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