Utilizing Summer Annual Forage
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Information on farming and ranching using Irish Dexter cattle
Why Dexter Cattle?
Renown chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oilver, indicate they’ve found something better…and just like diamonds… it comes in small packages. Introducing Dexter cattle.
https://www.thenorthcoastranch.com/blog/4-reasons-our-grass-fed-beef-tastes-uncommonly-delicious
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Beef
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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Homesteading
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 on the length and quality of forage growth during the entire grazing season. The hay is usually dwindling at this point and everyone is eager to start grazing. But, please pause and read this short article for advice and have a great grazing season!
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Farm Management
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 fencing solution.
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Technology
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.
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Technology
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.
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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Farm Management
Measuring your property field using phone App
The Distance and Area app on your smartphone will measure any pasture. Search for it in your phone app store.
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Technology
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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Farm Management
Selenium: Essential for Livestock
Selenium-deficient adults tend to have chronic infections and reproductive problems.
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Herd Health
Early Spring Grazing
Bloat is the other big concern in early spring grazing.
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Farm Management
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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Technology
Rotational Grazing During Winter
Winter feed represents one of the largest costs for a livestock production enterprise.
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Farm Management
Multi-Species Grazing
Key considerations to think about
https://www.farmbrite.com/post/benefits-of-multi-species-grazing
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Farm Management
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 resources and winter conditions.
Here’s a look at some common winter-feeding strategies, with the pros and cons of each.”
https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/winter-feeding-strategy-pros-cons
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Herd Health
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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Farm Management
The Polyface Story
Today the farm arguably represents America’s premier non-industrial food production oasis.
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Beef
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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Herd Health
Guide To Ice Free Livestock Water
Devising a way to keep the stock tanks from freezing solid.
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Farm Management
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 means your hay or grain will become more valuable to the animals you feed.
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Homesteading
The Climate Cow Podcast – Who Knew This Little Cow Could Do So Much?
A Deep Dive Podcast, brought to you by Irish Dexter Cattlemen, on topics of interest to all farmers and ranchers. Subscribe to the free, monthly Irish Dexter Cattlemen Tips & Tricks Guide to get early access
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Podcasts
“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.
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Acorn toxicity poisoning
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Perfect storm sparks acorn poisoning warning | The Scottish Farmer
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Herd Health
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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Farm Management
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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Farm Management
The Importance of Minerals Podcast
An Irish Dexter Cattlemen Deep Dive Podcast on topics of interest to all farmers and ranchers. Subscribe to the free, monthly Irish Dexter Cattlemen Tips & Tricks Guide to get early access.
Brought to you by these Breeders, Affiliates, & Sponsors
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Podcasts
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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Milking