winter
Getting The “Right Mix” This Winter
By: Terri Queck-Matzie
Feeding cattle in the winter can be a challenge. Sub-zero temps, biting winds, flying snow – none of these make for stress-free circumstances.
Add equipment breakdowns to the mix, and its enough to make even the most… Continue reading
Winning The Battle Against Lice
By: Heather Smith Thomas
Lice are a common winter problem. All lice cause discomfort and itching, and sucking lice rob essential nutrients when cattle need it most—in cold weather. Animals carrying a heavy population of sucking lice may become anemic,… Continue reading
K-State’s Winter Ranch Management series set for January and February
MANHATTAN, Kan. – With lower expected revenues from the sale of calves in 2017 compared to 2014-15 prices many producers are looking for ways to improve their operation’s profit potential. With that in mind, the 2017 Kansas State University Winter… Continue reading
Winter Weather Requires Major Shift in Cattle Management
Winter weather has replaced warm fall temperatures, so cattle producers need to change the way they care for their animals, North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock specialists say.
“Two major blizzards have made their way through the region, bringing… Continue reading
How much hay will a cow consume?
By: Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist
Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make… Continue reading
Planning for winter wheat grazing
By: Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
The current wheat market is such that there will likely be considerable interest in grazing wheat this winter. Producers will not only be looking at winter grazing but… Continue reading
- Leading Through Change Event October 19, 2017
- Registration Deadline for Calf Value Discovery Program is October 1 October 17, 2017
- Cow Country Congress set Oct. 13 at Santa Rosa Ranch in Crockett October 13, 2017
- Workshops for ranchers — managing in aftermath of drought :: Mirage Flats October 11, 2017
- NDSU Calf Backgounding and Feeding Seminar Series Set October 10, 2017
- Save The Date For TCFA 50th Anniversary Celebrations October 8, 2017
- 2017 Strategy Forum on Livestock Traceability USDA Presents ADT Assessment September 26, 2017
- Livestock Options Workshop September 23, 2017
- 2017 Stockmanship & Stewardship Regional Tour June 23, 2017
- UPDATED BEEF COW BASICS-PLUS COURSE AVAILABLE TO SHARPEN COW/CALF MANAGEMENT SKILLS May 25, 2017