This perennial warm-season grass is well-adapted to low soil fertility and input systems that can be used in Alabama. Achieving stan...
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Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night le...
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The Alabama Forage Basics Handbook provides beef and forage producers in Alabama and the Southeast region with Extension and research-based ...
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Take a drive down a county road in Alabama until you see fences and green pastures. If you stop and look, that is a picture of the basis for...
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Farmers face numerous challenges when their pastureland is affected by floods.
General Tips
Inventory livestock. Immediately after a f...
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The effects of disease outbreaks in poultry should increase every poultry owner’s awareness of developing and maintaining a good biosecuri...
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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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Cover crops are an important part of conservation agricultural systems in the southeastern United States. If managed properly, grazing of co...
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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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As day length shortens and weed seed matures, the balance between weed control and quality forage production becomes increasingly difficult....
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Weaning is an important stage for herd or flock operations and should be carefully planned to prevent weaning stress. If not well planned, ...
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