Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Each year in August, it is time for an important reminder. Fall-calving season is here. In fact, the start of the fall calving season often begins before some producers expect it. The target date for the beginning of fall calving very often is September 1. Most printed gestation tables [...]
By Jack Arterburn, Nebraska Extension Educator With drought conditions intensifying across Nebraska, range and pasture growth is winding down, or in many cases has stopped. Now is a time when grazing decisions will impact next year’s forage production. This spring brought timely precipitation across portions of Nebraska providing plentiful cool-season forage. However, with the end [...]
Written collaboratively by Adele Harty and Ken Olson Weaning is a stressful time for calves. This stress can contribute to reduced feed and water intake, which results in poor nutrition. The added stress of weaning can also depress the immune system, leading to greater risk for sickness and death. Any opportunity to reduce the stress [...]
By Gary Bates University of Tennessee Extension One of the most expensive parts of a cattle operation is feeding a herd during the winter. More specifically, it is the hay that has to be used when no grazing in available. It isn’t unusual for a producer in Tennessee and other parts of the country to [...]
Kansas State University researchers wrapping up four-year sericea lespedeza project July 27, 2017 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers will soon wrap up a four-year study that has shown positive results in controlling a noxious weed common to the state’s pastures. KC Olson, a beef cattle scientist for K-State Research and Extension, said the [...]
By Jay Jenkins, Nebraska Extension Educator Let’s take a quick review of ruminant physiology. Based on how many times I’ve heard someone say they are feeding supplement to “stretch the grass,” I think there are some misconceptions about what is happening when you supplement protein. This is where the ruminant physiology comes in. How much [...]
By Donald Stotts Oklahoma State University Extension Tick. Tick. Tick. The time is fast approaching when Oklahoma and other Southern Plains wheat producers will need to determine whether or not to grow dual-purpose wheat for grazing. Making this management choice will require earlier planting, starter fertility, higher planting rates and specific variety selection, reminds Trent [...]
By Alvaro Garcia South Dakata State University Extension Hot weather conditions create challenges for grazing beef cattle. Animals need to meet their energy requirements while maintaining the balance between internal heat production and the environmental heat load. There are several physiological means for the body to dissipate heat, however those that involve body mechanisms result [...]
– Justin Sexten, Ph.D, Director, Supply Development, Certified Angus Beef This time of year, you probably spend more time observing than working cattle. Calving is complete and bulls have been turned out with the spring herd. Fall calves are weaned and grass cattle are moving through pastures. As the temperature rises, so does water intake [...]
– Christine Gelley, Ohio State University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Noble County (Originally published in the Summer, 2017 issue of the Ohio Cattleman magazine) Tall fescue “Kentucky-31” (KY-31) is one of the most predominant forages in the nation. Its popularity began in the 1930s when a wild strain of fescue was discovered on [...]
