Why We Feed Hay to Our Irish-Dexter Cattle
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Information on farming and ranching using Irish Dexter cattle
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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Rotationally Grazing a Cow/Calf Herd
This something that was a little bit of a stumbling
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Regenerative Beef: The Healthier Choice
Ultimately producing meat that is richer in nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids (the good fats).
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GRASS FED BEEF: COUNTING THE COSTS
Higher prices have been a boon for cow/calf have not come without a rise in inp
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Filling the summer forage gap
Valerie Tate shares management solutions, including planting warm-season annual forages such as pearl millet and sorghum-sudangrass
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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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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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Getting Started With Rotational Grazing
How does this system improve the grass sward?
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Selenium: Essential for Livestock
Selenium-deficient adults tend to have chronic infections and reproductive problems.
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Early Spring Grazing
Bloat is the other big concern in early spring grazing.
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Rotational Grazing During Winter
Winter feed represents one of the largest costs for a livestock production enterprise.
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Cattle and Severe Weather
Cattle expected to live outside during the winter should remain outside to adjust to the changing conditions as winter approaches.
https://extension.umn.edu/beef-cow-calf/preparing-your-cattle-severe-winter-weather
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