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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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  • Cows drinking from a pond.
    Drinking Water for Livestock
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  • The Coordinator's Corner
    • Apr 23, 2025
    • 08:00am - 09:00am
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  • Principles of Butchering Goat and Sheep Workshop - Livingston 4/23
    • Apr 23, 2025
    • 01:00pm - 04:00pm
      • View Event details about Principles of Butchering Goat and Sheep Workshop - Livingston 4/23
  • Beef Systems Short Course - Grove Hill 4/29, 5/6, Chatom 5/13, 5/20
    • Apr 29, 2025
    • 06:00pm - 08:00pm
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      • View Event details about Beef Systems Short Course - Grove Hill 4/29, 5/6, Chatom 5/13, 5/20
  • The Coordinator's Corner
    • Apr 30, 2025
    • 08:00am - 09:00am
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  • Cattle and Forage Field Day at E.V. Smith Research Center - Shorter 5/2
    • May 02, 2025
    • 09:00am - 01:00pm
      • View Event details about Cattle and Forage Field Day at E.V. Smith Research Center - Shorter 5/2
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Top Articles

  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Hold the Gate: Transitioning to Grazing Summer Pastures

    Spring is officially here, and it shows from the blooming flowers and the generous coating of pollen that’s covering everything that will ...
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  • A small kid, or baby goat, stands in straw in a barn.

    Neonatal Hypothermia in Small Ruminants

    Neonatal hypothermia is a critical condition affecting lambs and kids, particularly in the first few hours after birth. It is a leading caus...
    Read More about Neonatal Hypothermia in Small Ruminants
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    2025 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days throughout 2025. A...
    Read More about 2025 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days
  • Crop sprayer spraying pesticides on crops in field

    Integrated Pest Management Guides

    The Alabama Cooperative Extension System creates integrated pest management guides for major row crops; small and stored grains; pastures a...
    Read More about Integrated Pest Management Guides
  • Beef cattle grazing in winter grazing in Autauga County, Alabama.

    Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team

    With its broad reach, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Animal Science and Forages team works with new and beginning farmers, as we...
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  • field of white clover

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes
  • Figure 1. Closely grazed bahiagrass pasture with patches of brunswickgrass in late September (toward end of growing season) in Levy County, Florida.

    Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses

    Many factors influence successful forage production, but establishment of the crop is a key to profitability. It is essential to choose the ...
    Read More about Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Grasses
  • A horse and its foal in a pasture in the rain.

    Disaster Preparation for Horses

    The following information was contributed by the Alabama Veterinary Emergency Response Team. Disaster Readiness Checklist Make s...
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  • Cattle in a flooded pasture.

    Natural Disaster Planning for Cattle

    The following information was contributed by the Alabama Veterinary Emergency Response Team. Planning and Protecting Financial Invest...
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  • Hereford cattle on open range, mother and calf

    Creep Management of Beef Calves

    Creep feeding is a management practice that provides supplemental nutrition as feed or forage to nursing beef calves. This publication discu...
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  • Charles Stone Agricultural Center, 819 Cook Avenue
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 532-1578
  • Hours: 8:00-12:00; 12:30-4:30

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