Nutrition
Forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
Leasing Pasture and Hay Ground
Factors to determine lease rates and what to discuss with your landlord.
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Does Weaning Method, Forage Source Matter?
Preconditioning is an opportunity to increase calf value, but management choices can affect gain and calf value. Research evaluates the effects of weaning method and forage source.
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Understand Calf Digestive Development
In an episode of “Cattle Chat,” K-State experts compare beef and dairy systems, emphasizing the importance of fermentable carbohydrates, environmental exposure and milk intake in shaping the calf’s digestive system.
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10 Reasons to Quit Making Hay
“Hay is expensive to make, expensive to feed,” says MU Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts.
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Cause For Separation
You can’t afford to make this postcalving nutrition mistake with first-calf heifers. Proper nutritional management is critical to ensure heifers recover in time to rebreed and remain productive members of the herd.
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The Digestive Tract
In recent years, virtual fencing has emerged in the U.S. market and has been gaining interest from livestock producers. In this edition of “The Digestive Tract,” Travis Mulliniks considers whether the innovation is worth the hype.
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The Hidden Cost of Liver Abscesses
While cattle livers lost to abscesses sting, the initial cut is just the beginning.
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From the Field
In this month’s “From the Field,” regional managers Reese Tuckwiller, Alex Tolbert and Quanah Gardiner discuss high-quality water sources, why taking advantage of conservation programs is beneficial, developing youth through the livestock industry, Angus scholarships and more.
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