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Here they come! Those four little words that Oklahoma cattle producers despise in the summertime: “high pressure heat dome.” Understanding and avoiding heat stress in cattle can be a valuable management tool for summertime in Oklahoma.
In Oklahoma and other surrounding states, summer prescribed fires are a common form of mitigation for cedar trees, which hinder cattle producers. Along with cedar-tree control, prescribed burns offer a number of benefits to livestock producers and wildlife habitats, says John Weir, associate extension specialist of prescribed fire at Oklahoma State University (OSU).
Sitting here at my new kitchen-countertop office location during the COVID-19 pandemic has given me an opportunity to reflect on our past research work and contemplate new directions to take based on what we have learned.
Summer is upon us, and with the warm weather moving in, it’s a good time to remember that proper watering is one of the most important aspects of maintaining cattle productivity. With so many ways to provide water to your cattle, it can be overwhelming to weigh the pros and cons of each, but when it comes to seasonal changes, it’s obvious why an automatic waterer is one of the smartest choices.
Summer is upon us, and with the warm weather moving in, it’s a good time to remember that proper watering is an effective way to prevent harmful bacteria and insects that carry dangerous diseases. By using an automatic waterer, you can ensure your cattle’s water not only stays fresh and clean, but free of these potential problems.
Photosensitization is a serious skin disease caused by reaction to certain plants eaten by cattle. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) develops when the animal is exposed to sunlight.
