Raising beef calves for a successful freezer beef program requires specific management practices. Learn about nutritional mana...
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As colder temperatures enter the Southeast, now is a good time to review some practical tips for wintering a beef cattle herd. While many of...
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An intake limiter allows cattle free-choice access to feed while also controlling consumption. It is a useful tool for producers nee...
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The cattle-feeding industry has been built largely on the use of by-products. Most beef producers take into account the public...
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Members of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System animal sciences and forages team developed a video series that discusses topics related ...
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Beef bulls must be developed properly after weaning to become productive herd sires. The following nutritional management guidelines...
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Beef cattle producers may periodically consider retaining ownership of calves post weaning and growing them through the finishing phase for ...
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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 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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Challenging climatic conditions, such as continued periods of dry weather or heavy rainfall, can negatively impact grazed forage stands and ...
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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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Purchasing or raising replacement heifers is a systematic part of maintaining a beef cow- calf operation. Replacement heifers should...
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