Minerals needed in amounts greater than 100 parts per million (ppm) are considered macrominerals. Those required in amounts less tha...
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Know the points to consider when purchasing mineral supplements for the cow-calf operation.
Consumption Levels
The inclusion of sa...
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Beef cattle producers now have more tools than ever to help them evaluate the genetic merit of animals to be used as parents of the ...
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Everyone involved in beef cattle production will at some time work cattle. Sound cattle handling practices will affect the well-bein...
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One factor in a successful artificial insemination program is estrus synchronization. Learn about the advantages of synchronization ...
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The term “blackleg” is often used today to describe several diseases caused by organisms in the Clostridium class of bacteria. L...
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2023-02-09Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as “Lepto,” is caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira, which has more tha...
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All-in/all-out (AIAO) swine production is a system that keeps animals together in groups as they move through the phases of producti...
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Spider mites are technically not insects, but they are pests when they are in high numbers under many farming conditions. For example, high...
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Scouting and monitoring your garden for pests at least two to three times per week can greatly reduce the damage that is acquired from insec...
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Important considerations for wheat producers to achieve the highest yield are the choice of varieties and planting dates. Learn the results ...
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Cowpeas or southern peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a popular vegetable crop in the southern United States due to their high heat tolerance and...
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