Providing maternal genetics with industry relevance
Jennifer Carrico
High Plains Journal
Providing customers with maternal genetics that can perform in the feedlot is the main goal at Warner Beef Genetics. And the Nebraska producer uses Gelbvieh and Angus genetics to advance not only their herd, but that of their customers.
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And They’re Off! Winning the Calf Starting Race
Warren Rusche
iGrow
Feeding cattle successfully is a bit like a horse race; a bad start can doom the chances of winning. Getting calves off to a great start is crucially important if we want to maintain health and performance throughout the feeding period.
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Effects of a Freeze on Forages
Bruce Anderson
University of Nebraska
If you haven’t experienced a freeze yet this fall, you soon will. And remember, a freeze can cause hazards for using some forages. When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison livestock. But you can prevent problems.
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New times for Montana salebarns
Carrie Stadheim
Tri State Livestock News
A few small changes could make a big difference for Billings area producers and salebarn employees. Joe Goggins, whose family owns both Billings Live Stock Commission (BLS) and Public Auction Yards (PAYS), both of Billings, said that this time of year can put a serious strain on the staff, and he’s hoping their schedule changes will make life better for everyone involved.
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Feed blocks make the most of corn stover
Janelle Atyeo
Tri-State Neighbor
A new product in cattle nutrition makes use of a plentiful byproduct left in the field after corn harvest: Crop residue. Fiber Factor Stack 2K blocks are high-energy supplements for cattle. Fed at 2 to 4 pounds per head per day, depending on the amount of grass available, the block provides a similar amount of energy to distillers grains, according to creator John Klein, owner of the Dunlap, Iowa, based CRF Consulting.
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Proper cattle handling during transportation is essential for the safety and well-being of the people and livestock involved.
Austin Miles
Noble Research Institute
Growing up, my grandfather would tell me "remember, you’re in charge," every time I would pull away with a load of calves or on a tractor heading for the fields. My safety was his primary concern, as well as the well-being of his equipment and livestock. However, there were deeper messages in his words: pay attention, think for yourself and be responsible for your actions.
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Building cow’s body condition score now helps them thrive in winter weather
Teresa Clark
The Fence Post
Fall may be the best time to prepare spring calving cows for the cold winter months. Maintaining beef cows in an average body condition score can help them persevere through extended periods of cold weather, according to Rick Rasby, who is an associate dean of Extension and a University of Nebraska Extension beef specialist.
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Learning from this year’s grazing season and preparing for next
Kellie Lasack
Progressive Cattleman
This year’s grazing season was unique no matter where you went. There were areas where they received too much rain at one time, areas where they got perfect amounts of rain throughout the entire season and areas where they needed every drop of rain they could get.
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Conaway: NAFTA is too important to screw up
Ag Daily
As I’ve said before, U.S. production agriculture will continue to stay at negotiators elbow throughout this process to ensure their interests are taken into account. This is too important to screw up,” said House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (TX-11).
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Hoosier Beef Congress scheduled for Dec. 1-3
Ashley Langreck
AgriNews
The 31st annual Hoosier Beef Congress, the state’s largest cattle show, is just around the corner. Joe Moore, the Indiana Beef Cattle Association executive vice president, said this year’s event is set for Dec. 1-3 and once again will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
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