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    Transitioning to a Defined Calving Season

    Beef cattle operations that use a defined calving season can improve their economic and herd performance success. Learn steps to dev...
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    Freezer Beef Reference Guide

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    Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times

    Cattle markets have been extremely volatile recently in the wake of COVID-19, and many Alabama stockyards have temporarily suspended operati...
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    Livestock Drinking Water Quality

    In this video, Eve Brantley, an Alabama Extension water specialist, discusses the importance of having a high quality livestock drinking wat...
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    Cotton Byproduct Use in Beef Cattle Diets

    Cotton byproducts can offer a low-cost alternative protein and roughage source in beef cattle diets. Learn the pros and cons o...
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    Alternative Feeding Strategies for Beef Cattle

    Challenging climatic conditions, such as continued periods of dry weather or heavy rainfall, can negatively impact grazed forage stands and ...
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    Coping with Winter Feeding Needs

    Many producers are often forced to stretch hay supplies in order to make it through the winter feeding period. The following information is ...
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    The following is a summary of the data collected from the Alabama Pasture to Rail Program from 2016-2018. Performance by Year 2016 was the...
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    Alabama Pasture to Rail Program

    Alabama Pasture to Rail is a retained ownership program allowing beef producers to collect post-weaning performance data, health data, and c...
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    Whole Cottonseed Use in Beef Cattle Diets

    Feeding whole cottonseed to beef cattle can be an economical and effective way to supplement energy, fat, and protein in their diets...
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