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Plan for parasite controlApr 30, 2007When it comes to parasite control, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” says Kansas State’s Twig Marston. He says strategic control for both internal and external parasites is critical... Consider age- and source-verifying animalsApr 23, 2007As ranchers across the country move through the calving season, officials with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), Nebraska Beef Council, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension are encouraging producers to keep good records regarding... Charge up your bull batteryApr 16, 2007A successful breeding season won’t happen with a lame bull in the picture. Thus, bulls should be evaluated for breeding soundness and fertility every year before turnout... Distiller’s grains not for horsesApr 9, 2007With the continuing drought in many areas, horse owners are often forced to provide supplemental feed to their animals... Managing the breeding seasonApr 2, 2007The hay shortage has forced livestock producers to make tough decisions that may have long-term repercussions on the health, performance and profitability of their animals... Vaccinate 30-45 days before breedingMar 26, 2007What’s one of the most common mistakes made with cowherd vaccination programs? It is administering vaccines for protection against reproductive diseases like... Be Aware of Animal to Human Disease RisksMar 19, 2007Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted from animals to people. We’ve heard about several of these in the headlines... Minimize reproductive challengesMar 12, 2007Daniel Scruggs identifies the two most common causes of reproductive problems in cowherds as poor cow condition and decreased bull fertility. He says the solution... Managing spring grazingMar 6, 2007Tight supplies for hay and by-product feeds and high-priced corn will have many ranchers eager to put cows out on grass as soon as possible this spring... Hay best for horses in cold weatherFeb 27, 2007Time to Bone Up on EPDsFeb 19, 2007,By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service Dried distiller’s grains can help produce more beefFeb 13, 2007Vaccinate for scoursFeb 5, 2007In the aftermath of winter storms, precalving vaccination against scours is especially important... Record-keeping made easyJan 30, 2007Pocket-sized record book available from Iowa Cattlemen's... Budget for high corn pricesJan 23, 2007Cattle producers need to plan to run operations with less income in 2007... |
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