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Observation and reflection seem to be lost arts in a world dominated by phone screens, datasets and short attention spans. As we enter the grazing season, I challenge you to observe and reflect when watching cows graze.
If one theme has persisted over the past year, it is the constant reminder of drought in the West. Even with the moisture this spring, many ranchers have had to make difficult management decisions to stay afloat in recent months.
One of the most stressful stages in the life of a beef calf is weaning. During the weaning process, calves are separated from their dam and often experience additional unfamiliar events such as vaccinations, castration, dehorning, dietary and environmental changes.
1. Rest helps roots. Resting plants allows them to recover leaf tissue without robbing the root base. Continuous grazing will result in overgrazing, as animals will continue to graze down the most palatable plants.
If you have not heard of GFI No. 263 yet, you will probably start hearing about it soon. Following the implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive by the FDA in 2017, many farmers and ranchers were concerned about what would happen next to their ability to obtain non-feed antibiotic medications for their livestock.
Forage legumes provide many benefits to beef cattle operations in terms
of their quality, productivity and ability to contribute nitrogen back
to the system.
Buying a new bull can be a daunting task. But the work is not done. Receiving and transitioning new bulls to your operation is crucial to the success of your investment.
As spring rolls in, when we look over our pastures, all we want to see is lush green grass and pretty, happy cattle. Right? Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Some of us may battle some unsightly weeds from time to time.
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