This episode of the Beef Research School looks at research and initiatives in the area of livestock transport.
This episode of the Beef Research School looks at research and initiatives in the area of livestock transport.
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Spring Storms and Cold Stress on Cattle
Warren Rusche
South Dakota AG Connection
Cold stress with cattle is often associated with below zero temperatures, especially in South Dakota. In reality, cattle that are adapted to the cold conditions found in northern plains winters can function and perform well under a wide range of conditions.
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Is custom heifer raising for you?
Heifer Pro
This article can be used for both Dairy and the Beef Industry.
The trend of increasing number of cows per farm has prompted many producers to examine the need to provide more labor for the milking herd. This may mean additional work hours per day, increased labor force to handle the extra workload or perhaps recognizing that a custom grower would be able to take over the heifer-raising responsibility.
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Livestock producers should watch for, control poison hemlock
Jennifer Stewart
AG Answers
While poison hemlock isn’t likely to be as prominent a problem this year as it was in last year’s drought-stressed pastures, Purdue Extension specialists still encourage livestock producers to be on the lookout for the toxic plant.
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Beef industry loses valuable forecasting tool
Kim Souza
The City Wire
While beef packers like Tyson Foods and Cargill were spared any major setbacks from meat inspector lay-offs following the federal sequestration budget cuts, they did lose a forecasting tool when the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended its July Cattle Report.
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Assess Forages And Cattle Before Drought Threatens
Hay and Forage Grower
Eastern Corn Belt livestock producers should prepare for poor weather by taking lessons from last year’s drought.
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Youth Livestock Shows Returning To Va. State Fair
WHSV
The Virginia Farm Bureau says youth livestock shows are returning for the 2013 State Fair of Virginia.
Officials say the 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth livestock shows are set to take place during the fair in October.
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