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  • flooding in cattle pasture
    Livestock and Recovery Efforts After Severe Weather
    Learn More about Livestock and Recovery Efforts After Severe Weather
  • Hereford and angus cattle
    By-Product Feeds Quick Reference Guide
    Learn More about By-Product Feeds Quick Reference Guide
  • An angus cow standing in a pasture surrounded by three calves.
    Determining the Best Time of Year to Calve
    Learn More about Determining the Best Time of Year to Calve
  • Black angus cattle
    Pinkeye in Cattle
    Learn More about Pinkeye in Cattle
  • Operation Grow Bootcamp
    • May 28, 2026
    • 10:00am - 05:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Operation Grow Bootcamp
  • IPM Agricultural Workshop
    • May 28, 2026
    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about IPM Agricultural Workshop
  • *Eufaula Farmers Market
    • May 28, 2026
    • 02:30pm - 05:30pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about *Eufaula Farmers Market
  • Calving & Dystocia Simulation Program
    • May 28, 2026
    • 05:00pm - 07:00pm
    • Free
      • View Event details about Calving & Dystocia Simulation Program
  • Operation Grow Bootcamp
    • May 29, 2026
    • 08:00am - 05:00pm
    • Free
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Top Articles

  • Black F1 crossed heifers

    Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale

    2026 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale The 2026 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. The sale will be at t...
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  • A group of cattle in a pasture.

    Byproduct Feeds for Alabama Beef Cattle Operations

    In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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  • Cattle standing at electric fence.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Equipment

    Most intensive grazing methods can be accomplished using basic temporary fencing tools. For example, reels, polywire or polytape, step-in po...
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  • Black feeder calves standing in a pasture that uses temporary fencing.

    Temporary Electric Fencing Basics

    Temporary fencing is a valuable tool for enhancing pasture management. Temporary fencing is quick and easy to use, flexible for any operatio...
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  • 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...
    Read More about Meet the Team - Animal Science and Forages Team
  • A black Angus cow and calf standing in a pasture.

    Cattle Artificial Insemination School

    The Artificial Insemination School is a hands-on training program designed to equip cattle farmers, students, and industry professionals wit...
    Read More about Cattle Artificial Insemination School
  • Simmental cattle grazing in a pasture.

    2026 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 2026. A...
    Read More about 2026 Alabama Extension Statewide Beef and Forage Field Days
  • Cows eating bahiagrass.

    Stockpiling Bahiagrass: Reduce Hay Feeding in the Fall

    Stockpiling involves allowing a pasture to rest for a period of time in the fall to allow accumulation of the forage for cattle to graze in ...
    Read More about Stockpiling Bahiagrass: Reduce Hay Feeding in the Fall
  • A cream-colored beef calf surrounded by black beef calves in a pasture.

    Alabama Beef Handbook

    Beef cattle represent one of the largest segments of Alabama’s agriculture industry, providing a great source of income for the st...
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  • A black and a red beef animal looking into the camera.

    Animal Sciences & Forages Team Impact Report 2024

    The Animal Sciences and Forages Extension team provides direct education to forage and livestock farmers on best management practices along ...
    Read More about Animal Sciences & Forages Team Impact Report 2024
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