Low-Stress Cattle Handling

September 19, 2018
in Beef, Management

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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Bovine Johne’s Disease

September 19, 2018
in Beef, Health

Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-nees”) disease is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberc...
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Soil Health in Alabama

September 13, 2018
in Healthy Soils, Indicators of Soil Health, Soil Health Benefits, What is Soil Health

Properties of a Healthy Soil High organic matter content Optimal nutrients and pH for plant growth Stable aggregates to pro...
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Bald Eagle

September 12, 2018
in Forestry & Wildlife, Wildlife

*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR-1386. Given its status as the national symbol, the bald eagle is one of the...
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Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination Programs for Beef Cattle

September 11, 2018
in Beef, Reproduction

One factor in a successful artificial insemination program is estrus synchronization. Learn about the advantages of synchronization ...
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Forage Systems for Cow-Calf Operations in South Alabama

September 10, 2018
in Farming, Forages, Hay and Forages Soil, Healthy Soils, Livestock

Make the right forage choices for your cow-calf operation with the help of the diagrams provided. A sound grazing program include...
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Forage Systems for Cow-Calf Operations in North Alabama

September 10, 2018
in Farming, Forages, Hay and Forages Soil, Healthy Soils, Livestock

Make the right forage choices for your cow-calf operation with the help of the diagrams provided. A sound grazing program include...
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Forage Systems for Cow-Calf Operations in Central Alabama

September 10, 2018
in Farming, Forages, Hay and Forages Soil, Healthy Soils, Livestock

Make the right forage choices for your cow-calf operation with the help of the diagrams provided. A sound grazing program include...
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Alabama Aquatic Nuisance Species: Amazonian Apple Snail

September 6, 2018
in Aquatic Invasive Species, Fish & Water, Other Resources

Learn about the basic biology of the Amazonian apple snail (Pomacea maculate), how to identify it, how it was likely introduced, and the imp...
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Blackleg and Other Clostridial Diseases in Cattle

September 5, 2018
in Beef, Farming, Health, Livestock

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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Leptospirosis in Cattle

September 5, 2018
in Beef, Farming, Health, Livestock

Learn about leptospirosis, the signs of infection, how it transmits, prevention, and treatment. Leptospirosis, commonly referred ...
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Scheduling All-In/All-Out Swine Production

September 5, 2018
in Farming, Livestock

Learn about the All-In/All-Out swine production system, how it works, and its advantages. All-in/all-out (AIAO) swine production ...
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