Tag: grazing
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BREED COMPARISON….DEXTER VS MINATURE HEREFORD
Who wins the crown? An interesting and fair comparison. I think you know who takes the crown!
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When Can My Cows Start Grazing?
The question that starts rolling around in all our brains the moment the weather turns and we see the fresh green forage poking through the soil is, when can I start grazing my cattle? This is an important question and one that requires some observation. Turning the cows out too soon could have significant impact…
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TECHNOLOGY creates a fence without A physical Fence
Nofence creates invisible boundaries that safely contain livestock without physical fences. Each mature animal wears a GPS collar that tracks its location and guides it within the virtual pastures you define in the Nofence app. The system combines GPS positioning, cellular connectivity, escalating audio cues, and gentle electric pulses to form a reliable and flexible…
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Cameras built specifically for farms and ranches
Technology continues to improve the way we can do things on our homesteads, farms and ranches giving us advancements in how we can monitor our precious Dexters. Here is a company that offers a solution. https://anywhere.cam/pages/solutions/farm-and-ranch
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Heavy Use Pad DIY
If you raise livestock, chances are you’ve dealt with mud. Every year is different, some more challenging than others when it comes to managing livestock and mud. Here is a great DIY video on building a heavy use pad for feeding or high-traffic areas on your farm or homestead. https://youtu.be/euvTtLgaThs?si=aeJKf3S87E3zL8hR
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Cheap Hay Isn’t Cheap
“Poor-quality hay robs cow herds of nutrients and producers of profits. So does poor storage and poor management…”
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How to Know When to Begin Grazing After Winter Dormancy for Optimal Growth and Output
If you have any stockpiled forage left from the previous season,.
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Selenium: Essential for Livestock
Selenium-deficient adults tend to have chronic infections and reproductive problems.
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Build a digital field model
Build an interactive map of your fields for a better overview.Keep all your information and activities easily connected.
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Rotational Grazing During Winter
Winter feed represents one of the largest costs for a livestock production enterprise. https://extension.sdstate.edu/rotational-grazing-during-winter#:~:text=Conventionally%2C%20winter%20grazing%20involves%20turning,finally%20prevents%20access%20to%20grazing
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Different Winter Feeding Strategies
❄️”Winter-feeding is one of the largest costs for Canadian and US cow-calf producers. How this period is managed can make a big difference in both herd health and an operation’s bottom line. From extended grazing systems to feeding stored forages, each method has its strengths and challenges. The right strategy depends on the operation, available…
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Grazing Through Snow
Here is a great video from Greg Judy about the benefits of grazing cattle through snow. He includes tips on keeping water from freezing, looking out for parasite issues, and keeping your operation profitable.
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Is There More Than One Way to Finish A Dexter?
Ways to finish a steer, heifer, cow or bull… https://www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-health/there-is-more-than-one-way-to-finish-a-steer
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Cattle and Severe Weather
https://extension.umn.edu/beef-cow-calf/preparing-your-cattle-severe-winter-weather
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Guide To Ice Free Livestock Water
Devising a way to keep the stock tanks from freezing solid. https://www.dexterstoday.com/post/ice-free-livestock-water
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Have You Considered Fodder To Feed Your Livestock?
Sprouts (also known as “fodder” when used for animals) are economical to produce. Typical cost of production is less than 6 cents per lb. This includes seed, water, and electricity. Although sprouts cannot replace 100% of an animal’s diet, they have been scientifically proven to increase the digestibility of other feeds in the gut. That…
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The Climate Cow Podcast – Who Knew This Little Cow Could Do So Much?
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“Graze to Save”
The temptation is there, to graze fall pastures too short in hopes of prolonging feeding hay. But, grazing fall pasture too short before the dormant season can actually affect plant health and growth next spring. Click the link to read more
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WCP – A more resilient Food System
Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Gran… – Working Cows – Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health – Apple Podcasts
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Acorn toxicity poisoning
Click the link to read more about this topic. Perfect storm sparks acorn poisoning warning | The Scottish Farmer
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Fall to winter forage options
A compilation of advice for fall/winter grazing https://www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-nutrition/fall-winter-feed-strategies-for-cattle#
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A Conversation on Grazing
A little on the long side, but packed with great info on everything from experimental crops for grazing, to various methods of bale grazing.
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The Importance of Minerals Podcast
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Does feeding hay positively affect milk composition?
The influence of feeding either hay or silage on amounts of various milk components was investigated. – Submitted by Riley Wohlgemuth https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958694621000522
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Do you have 100 days of grazing left?
Save money by using your cattle to graze remaining forage on hay fields. There are numerous benefits, including cost savings, fertilization, and soil/plant nutrient storage.