Understanding cattle behavior and the use of cattle handling facilities is essential for implementation of many health and managemen...
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Learn about preconditioning systems and how they can add value to the calves you produce and sell.
Producers have many ...
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Know the best practices to protect feed from the effects of harmful residues for the health and safety of your cattle and ultimately...
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Growth-stimulating implants offer cattle producers a proven, easy-to-use method for increasing the weight of calves when applied cor...
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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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The redheaded flea beetle has been reported statewide in Alabama since the 70s. Severe outbreaks of this species in nurseries have been repo...
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Japanese beetles have emerged in blueberry orchards and vineyards in Central and North Alabama. The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a...
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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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There may be times where cattle producers are challenged with less-than-ideal circumstances. Whether it is uncertain markets, bouts of sever...
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