Articles Tagged with ''grazing''
It is more economical to feed a protein supplement to cows when forage quality is lacking in late fall rather than trying to recoup BCS before spring calving.
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Are we getting enough from range calves?
Range-raised calves typically turn out lighter than their irrigated pasture-raised counterparts. Backgrounding and finishing practices are critical to catching them up carcass-wise.
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Opportunities and obstacles for Brahman steers on pasture and in feedlot
Feedyards often shy away from taking on Brahman steers, but they can be a profitable option for feeders who do their due diligence to prepare for these unique cattle.
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Plants that practice the martial arts
Hairy vetch, poison ivy and poison oak can cause strong immunological responses in livestock. However, if producers keep a close eye on their animals, they can sleep soundly at night, even in these plants’ presence.
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Integrating automated milking systems and grazing
Implementation of milking robots, especially when combined with an automated sort gate, allows grazing herds to capitalize on benefits that include individualized milking and efficient herd and grazing management.
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Seasonal protein supplementation enhances cattle production
As summer bleeds into fall and many forages start to decrease in quality, strategic protein supplementation can be a cost-effective way to maximize forages later into the grazing season.
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Getting the most out of your pastures with multispecies grazing
Diversifying your grazing stock can have a profound and positive effect on your pastures, but different species need different things when it comes to nutrition, parasite control and more.
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