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Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting

Posted June 30, 202500:29:05

There are numerous options for annuals forages that can be planted mid to late summer for grazing, haying, silage or stock piled winter feed. The class...

Effects of Maternal Cu, Mn, and Zn Supplementation from Different Sources on Physiological and Productive Responses on Cows and their Offspring

Posted June 23, 202500:17:10

Research at Montana State University examined the impact of three different sources of trace minerals fed to cows during the last 5 months of gestation...

Acclimation to Handling Improved Timed AI Conception Rates in Yearling Heifers

Posted June 18, 202500:17:46

Research at Kansas State University of over 600 heifers at 5 locations showed that acclimation to handling through a chute and alley during the estrus...

Does It Pay to Target Compensatory Growth in Yearlings During the Summer?

Posted June 16, 202500:10:54

Compensatory gain on summer grass is often touted as one of the benefits of a slow growth wintering program for calves. Recent research is challenging...

Limit Feeding with a Bale Feeder, Bunk and a Bucket

Posted June 12, 202500:15:55

Limit feeding an energy and protein dense diet to cow-calf pairs is often done use a total mixed ration. However, with a little creativity, there are...