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Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

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  • 2020 Animal Science and Forage Webinar Series

    2020 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. centra...
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    Nutritional Management of Beef Replacement Heifers

    Purchasing or raising replacement heifers is a systematic part of maintaining a beef cow- calf operation. Replacement heifers should...
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    Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program

    The Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program is a forage-based development program for yearling heifers consigned by cattle pr...
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    Alabama Forage Focus Program E-Newsletter

    Alabama Extension forage professionals are committed to providing the most up-to-date information in a timely manner. If you are interest...
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    Alabama Beef Systems Extension E-Newsletter

    The Alabama Extension Beef Systems team is committed to providing the state's cattle producers the most up-to-date information in a timely m...
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    By-Product Feeds Quick Reference Guide

    Nutrient Composition of By-Product Feeds The nutrient composition of by-products varies widely. The following table is a general guid...
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    Livestock and Recovery Efforts After Severe Weather

    Dr. Soren Rodning, an Alabama Extension veterinarian, discusses potential problems and proper livestock recovery efforts following a severe ...
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    Whole Cottonseed: Agronomic Characteristics and Feeding Recommendations

    In this video, Kim Mullenix, an Alabama Extension beef specialist, discusses the use of whole cottonseed in beef cattle diets. ...
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    Beef Cattle Performance Record Keeping

    Application of a specialized record-keeping system enables producers to generate and analyze data needed to efficiently evaluate a c...
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    Let's Talk Beef Genetics

    As part of the Animal Sciences & Forages team monthly webinar series, Michelle Elmore discussed how cattle producers should develop and ...
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