Articles Tagged with ''grazing''
Research review: Rotational grazing alters foraging behavior of cattle in ARS study
A team of ARS researchers tested the notion that rotational grazing management leads to decreased gains even on extensive rangelands.
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Genetics can improve livestock grazing in South Texas
Improving beef cattle systems – particularly pertaining to sustainability-related traits such as heat tolerance, fertility and ability to travel – is a priority at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Beeville.
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Cooperative grazing associations preserve their role in the beef industry
Finding reasonably priced summer grass for cattle can be a challenge, but some farmers and ranchers have long since grouped together in grazing cooperatives, both to help support the profitability of their livestock and to protect and maintain the land.
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Heat stress and the often-forgotten heifers
In addition to providing adequate drinking water and shade, evaporative cooling can be an effective heat abatement strategy for cows and heifers on pasture.
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Before rebuilding the cattle herd, focus on rebuilding pastures
Even the most pessimistic prognosticators point toward favorable conditions in the cattle market through the coming years. Now is the opportune time to get your pastures back in shape.
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