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  • 2019 Animal Science and Forage Webinar Series

    2019 Animal Science and Forage Webinar Series Schedule

    Members of the Animal Sciences & Forages team present monthly webinar presentations the second Wednesday of each month at 10 A.M. centr...
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  • Cattle grazing in a pasture.

    Climate Effects on Forage and Beef Production

    Beef cattle production potential is influenced in part by environmental conditions. Cattle producers should be aware of management r...
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  • A group of cattle in a pasture.

    Beef Herd Management Strategies

    Cow-calf operation sustainability involves the efficient use of resources on-farm to improve herd profitability and farm produ...
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  • Crossbred cow grazing in a drought-stricken pasture

    Ionophore Inclusion in Cattle Diets

    What Are Ionophores? Ionophores are feed additives used to improve animal body weight gain and feed efficiency in beef cattle diets. ...
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  • Figure 1. Broiler litter inside a poultry mega-house (left) and caked litter stored in a dry-stack barn (right)

    Nutrient Content and Composition of Poultry Litter

    Poultry litter can be a nutritionally rich fertilizer for forages and row crops. But not all litter is created equal. Learn the benefits of ...
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  • Angus influenced cattle standing in a pasture.

    Beef Cattle Record Keeping Basics

    Records are a vital component to achieving a more advanced level of management for a beef cattle producer. Beef cattle record keepin...
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  • Hereford cattle grazing in the background.

    Interpreting a Forage Analysis for Beef Cattle

    Analysis of forages is an important tool to develop strategic supplemental feeding strategies for beef cattle. Understanding the nut...
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  • A herd of Black Angus cattle in the pasture.

    Water Requirements of Beef Cattle

    Water is considered the most critical nutrient in beef cattle diets. Cattle diets are balanced for energy, protein, vitamins, and mi...
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  • Cattle during a drought.

    Drought Sales of Livestock

    Farming is a business that is difficult to manage. Many factors are beyond the control of the farmer. One problem with farming is th...
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  • Close up of Red calf licking other calf's ear

    Mineral Supplementation for Newly Received Stocker Cattle

    Many mineral options are available for cattle producers. Proper nutritional management is critical for stocker cattle because these ...
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