During the winter, horse owners may wonder if they have enough forages to last their until warm-season pastures regrow. The best practice fo...
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During the winter, some producers may have concerns with timely weed control of several cool season species, primarily broadleaves. The avai...
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Beef cattle production represents a multibillion dollar industry in the southeastern United States. External parasites (ectoparasites) are t...
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The presence of a mineral in forage, water, feed, or supplement does not constitute utilization of the mineral in cattle bodily processes. U...
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Supplementation is defined as a part of a whole or, in the nutrition world, something that can be added to make up for a deficiency or compl...
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Handling facilities are essential for many routine cattle management practices. Careful planning is an important first step in the construct...
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The anatomy and physiology of goats allows them to browse on a wide range of vegetation. Goats eat mostly woody and weedy plants and may be ...
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Weaning can have a lasting impact on a calf. How a producer manages calves before, during, and after weaning can have a dramatic effect on o...
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As day length shortens and weed seed matures, the balance between weed control and quality forage production becomes increasingly difficult....
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To be successful, dairy producers must master all aspects of dairy management. Managing the dry cow is not difficult but is often ne...
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The success of a beef cow-calf operation depends on the number of calves produced and marketed each year. Fewer calves to market wil...
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Bermudagrass stem maggots (BSM), Atherigona reversura, are the larval form of an invasive fly pest that is relatively new to the Southeast. ...
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