To ensure the proper use and effectiveness of cattle health products, beef producers must use FDA-approved products and use them onl...
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A good herd health program is essential for a profitable cattle operation. Healthier, better-performing cattle ensure production of ...
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Learn what you will need to develop a simple nutrient management plan for your broiler facility.
This publication provides information to...
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This is the May excerpt of Beef Cow Herd Planning Calendar, ANR-0968-A.
Health Tips
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Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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In sheep production, breeding stock selection is the basis for any flock improvement. Deciding which animals to retain can be ...
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Vaccination programs for beef cattle herds are designed to protect the animals from diseases caused by infectious organisms such as ...
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An unfortunate consequence of owning and raising livestock is the inevitable death of some animals, despite even the best animal hus...
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Producers implementing conservation techniques on-farm are eligible for financial assistance through the United States Department of Agricul...
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Measuring Acidity and Alkalinity
Soil pH is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration (H+) in solution. The pH is measured on a scale...
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Insect pests can cause major crop loss or contamination if not managed timely. People are generally careful about choosing the right insecti...
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The Alabama Beginning Farmers project is funded by grants from the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (Awards 2015-0459...
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