Dexter Cattle Winter Needs
Dexter cattle don’t need much from their owners in the winter. Here is the few things they do.
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Heat stress and its impact on bull fertility
Heat stress has a major impact on female reproduction. Science and experience have taught us that cattle do not respond well reproductively to heat. Stress from increases in body temperatures have been demonstrated to impact all major reproductive hormones that drive the conception bus in our herd.https://www.agproud.com/articles/55165-heat-stress-and-its-impact-on-bull-fertility
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shade options for cattle
Shade is a must for pasture-based grazing systems. It curtails heat stress,
https://publications.ca.uky.edu/sites/publications.ca.uky.edu/files/aen99.pdf
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Summer Annual Forages
Summer annuals are fast-growing, high-quality forages that can be used to supplement tall fescue systems
https://hayandforage.com/article-3881-summer-annual-forages-can-cure-many-ills.html
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Low stress cattle handling
Stockmanship expert Curt Pate shares some more keys about the best way to safely handle bulls.
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Rotationally Grazing a Cow/Calf Herd
This something that was a little bit of a stumbling
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How can I get more time in my day?
Have you ever met a part-time farmer? I haven’t
https://www.agproud.com/articles/55176-how-can-i-get-more-time-in-my-day
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13 Essential Summer Chores
How to keep your homestead in tiptop condition as you run through these summer chores.
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Successfully Prepare Cattle for Breeding
It’s crucial to start preparing for the breeding season at weaning.
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5 common mistakes in mineral feeding
Farmers don’t want to waste a single ounce of mineral if they can help it.
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Get Started with EQIP
A cost share program that helps
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Multi-Species Grazing
Key considerations to think about
https://www.farmbrite.com/post/benefits-of-multi-species-grazing
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The Best Electric Fence Post
Timeless Fence Post is king!
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Fencing Mistakes
Corner posts are undersized, or not deep enough
https://www.beefmagazine.com/grazing-systems/7-common-cattle-fencing-mistakes